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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

Dropped them

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

Anyway!

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

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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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.

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

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The batch sizes were huge!

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

I looked around me

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Worked for a marketing agency

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

It is almost impossible.

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

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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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).”

All achievers in their own way.

Found an empty bench..

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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.

Cleared multiple of them

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).

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

And, I had not made it.

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

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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…

And..

All the best!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

“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.”

I did not go back to my home.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

Keep your ego aside.

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

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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

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

And entered the park.

Your credentials do not matter!

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

Searched for my roll number.