Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

“But, it is nearly impossible for one to predict who will make it to the ‘holy list’. Yes! I can say that if an aspirant who has done X, Y, and Z can increase their chances of selection, but it is just not enough. There is always a matter of luck (or, probability).”

Dare you, peep in your neighbour's notebook. After all, it is a national-level competitive exam - people tend to be extremely competitive. Tough days…

Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!

What is the difference between heaven and heavens?

I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.

I vividly remember that evening.

I did not go back to my home.

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It is almost impossible.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

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Keep your ego aside.

I was constantly staring into the ground

2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.

Have you ever had a scary dream about a loved one or friend soon after their death?

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!

“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”

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“I, too, was an aspirant, 20 years back. I have met board toppers, state board toppers, and college toppers with more than 9+ CGPA who prepare for this exam.”

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.

This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.

I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.

I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

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Cleared multiple of them

“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

All the best!

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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.

And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.

After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

Searched for my roll number.

In case you are wondering, how did my story end?

I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.

500 students in each batch. God forbid if you were late to the class - you would have to push your way through the seats. (Old aspirants reading this know which institute I am talking about).

“All of these students are great from an academic point of view. They have always scored 90%+ during their school days, some have even scored 9.6 CGPA and above during their 10th boards.”

All achievers in their own way.

But, then it hit me hard.

Anyway!

The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.

Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.

2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)

Found an empty bench..

Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.

And entered the park.

The batch sizes were huge!

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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I looked around me

You would have to be on your toes. If your mind drifts apart for even a second, you will lose your chain of thoughts and notes.

And, I had not made it.

I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.

And..

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Your credentials do not matter!

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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.

I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.

So, yes, the UPSC is considered the toughest exam in the world because there is a ‘luck’ factor coupled with subjectivity in the exam process.

Each class used to be 2.5 hours each. Making it a total of 5 hours of coaching classes daily. The classes used to be 7 days a week.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.

If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.

Worked for a marketing agency

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

I was alone in Delhi back then

Dropped them

If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.