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

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

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

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

“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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

And..

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Cleared multiple of them

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

And entered the park.

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All achievers in their own way.

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

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

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Keep your ego aside.

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 determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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…

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I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

All the best!

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Found an empty bench..

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

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

“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.”

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It is almost impossible.

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

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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

I looked around me

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

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

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.

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).

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

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.

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

Anyway!

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

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

And, I had not made it.

Dropped them

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

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

Your credentials do not matter!

But, then it hit me hard.

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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.”

I did not go back to my home.

The batch sizes were huge!

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

It lasted approximately 10 months.