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

Worked for a marketing agency

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And..

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

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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And, I had not made it.

Your credentials do not matter!

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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Cleared multiple of them

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

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

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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I was constantly staring into the ground

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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

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

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

“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).”

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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The batch sizes were huge!

But, then it hit me hard.

I did not go back to my home.

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

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

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

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

Keep your ego aside.

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

Dropped them

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

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 vividly remember that evening.

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.

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

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).

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

Anyway!

“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 gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

And entered the park.

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

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

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

I looked around me

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

Searched for my roll number.

All achievers in their own way.

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

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

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.

Found an empty bench..

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

All the best!

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

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

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.