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

I vividly remember that evening.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

Keep your ego aside.

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

“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.”

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

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All the best!

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

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

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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I did not go back to my home.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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

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

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The batch sizes were huge!

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

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

“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).”

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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).

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.

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

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

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

Your credentials do not matter!

Worked for a marketing agency

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

Found an empty bench..

Searched for my roll number.

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But, then it hit me hard.

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…

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

Dropped them

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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.

Cleared multiple of them

And entered the park.

Anyway!

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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.

And..

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

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

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

It is almost impossible.

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

And, I had not made it.

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

I looked around me

I was constantly staring into the ground