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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

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All achievers in their own way.

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.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

“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.”

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

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

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I looked around me

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

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It is almost impossible.

“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.”

Found an empty bench..

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All the best!

And entered the park.

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.

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.

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

And, I had not made it.

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

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

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

Keep your ego aside.

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

And..

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The batch sizes were huge!

Cleared multiple of them

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

Anyway!

“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).”

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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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.

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

I did not go back to my home.

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

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

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

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

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 -

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

I was constantly staring into the ground

Searched for my roll number.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Dropped them

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”