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

“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.”

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

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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?”

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

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

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

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

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

Found an empty bench..

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

Keep your ego aside.

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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

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

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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I was constantly staring into the ground

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

“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.”

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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I vividly remember that evening.

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

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

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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling 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.

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

And..

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

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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).

All achievers in their own way.

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

“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).”

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

Cleared multiple of them

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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.

And entered the park.

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

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

The batch sizes were huge!

Searched for my roll number.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

And, I had not made it.

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

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

It is almost impossible.

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.

I looked around me

I did not go back to my home.

Dropped them

Anyway!

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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…

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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

All the best!

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..