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

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…

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

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

“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.”

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

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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).”

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

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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.

Your credentials do not matter!

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

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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.

And..

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

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And entered the park.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

It is almost impossible.

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

Cleared multiple of them

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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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).

Dropped them

Searched for my roll number.

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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

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

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

“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.”

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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

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

Keep your ego aside.

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

Found an empty bench..

And, I had not made it.

I did not go back to my home.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

I looked around me

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

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

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.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.