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

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, 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.”

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

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

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Searched for my roll number.

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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And entered the park.

It is almost impossible.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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.

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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Anyway!

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

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

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

Found an empty bench..

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All achievers in their own way.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

I did not go back to my home.

But, then it hit me hard.

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

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

And..

Your credentials do not matter!

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

Cleared multiple of them

Keep your ego aside.

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Dropped them

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

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.

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

I looked around me

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.

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

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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

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

“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).”

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

And, I had not made it.

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I was constantly staring into the ground

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

“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.”

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

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

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