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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

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

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

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 vividly remember that evening.

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

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).

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

Worked for a marketing agency

Searched for my roll number.

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

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

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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.

Keep your ego aside.

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

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Dropped them

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

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

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And entered the park.

And, I had not made it.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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It is almost impossible.

All the best!

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…

All achievers in their own way.

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

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

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

Found an empty bench..

But, then it hit me hard.

Your credentials do not matter!

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

And..

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

“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).”

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I did not go back to my home.

“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 was constantly staring into the ground

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

“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.”

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

I looked around me

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.

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

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

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

Cleared multiple of them

Anyway!

The batch sizes were huge!

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.