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

Your credentials do not matter!

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

I vividly remember that evening.

What's a band that is really popular that you don't like? Why?

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

I looked around me

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Keep your ego aside.

Found an empty bench..

All achievers in their own way.

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

Worked for a marketing agency

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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Cleared multiple of them

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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).

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

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I did not go back to my home.

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

“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).”

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

I'm a 28-year-old guy who has never been in a relationship, nor can I seem to find someone who wants to be in one with me. Why do I feel like a freak?

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

Anyway!

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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…

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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.

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

It is almost impossible.

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

And entered the park.

The batch sizes were huge!

“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.”

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

Dropped them

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

And..

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

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.

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

Searched for my roll number.

All the best!

And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.

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

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

And, I had not made it.

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

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

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