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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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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).

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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All the best!

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

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

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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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).”

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

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

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Worked for a marketing agency

Searched for my roll number.

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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Your credentials do not matter!

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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

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

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“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.”

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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Cleared multiple of them

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Keep your ego aside.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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And, I had not made it.

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

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

Dropped them

The batch sizes were huge!

I did not go back to my home.

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

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

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

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

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

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

And..

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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I vividly remember that evening.

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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…

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

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.

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

I looked around me

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

Anyway!

It is almost impossible.

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Found an empty bench..

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

And entered the park.

But, then it hit me hard.