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

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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

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I was alone in Delhi back then

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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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I did not go back to my home.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

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

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

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The batch sizes were huge!

I looked around me

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

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

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

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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.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

All the best!

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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I was constantly staring into the ground

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.

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

Dropped them

I vividly remember that evening.

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

“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.”

It is almost impossible.

Cleared multiple of them

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

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

And, I had not made it.

“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.”

“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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Searched for my roll number.

Anyway!

Keep your ego aside.

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).

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

And..

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

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

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

And entered the park.

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Your credentials do not matter!

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

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Found an empty bench..

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.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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