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

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

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

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

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Dropped them

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

“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.”

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

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

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“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).”

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

I looked around me

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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.

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

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It is almost impossible.

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.

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And entered the park.

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

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

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

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

And..

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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.

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

And, I had not made it.

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Your credentials do not matter!

Anyway!

I was alone in Delhi back then

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

All the best!

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

I did not go back to my home.

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…

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

“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.”

Searched for my roll number.

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

All achievers in their own way.

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

Found an empty bench..

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Cleared multiple of them

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

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

The batch sizes were huge!

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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

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

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).

But, then it hit me hard.