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

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).

Cleared multiple of them

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

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

“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.”

And, I had not made it.

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Worked for a marketing agency

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

All achievers in their own way.

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

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

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All the best!

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.

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

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

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

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

I did not go back to my home.

Found an empty bench..

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Dropped them

Anyway!

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

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And entered the park.

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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.

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

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It is almost impossible.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

And..

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

“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.”

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

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…

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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

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

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

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

Searched for my roll number.

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I looked around me

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

Keep your ego aside.

The batch sizes were huge!

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

I was alone in Delhi back then

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.

“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).”

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

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.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.