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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

And, I had not made it.

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

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

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

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

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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.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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“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.”

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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

I vividly remember that evening.

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

All the best!

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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Anyway!

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

It is almost impossible.

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

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And..

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

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

Found an empty bench..

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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.

Keep your ego aside.

Cleared multiple of them

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

Dropped them

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

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

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

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

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

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

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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

And entered the park.

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

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

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…

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I did not go back to my home.

I looked around me