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

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

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

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

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

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And, I had not made it.

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The batch sizes were huge!

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

How exactly do things get smuggled into prison? Does the sender hide it inside something else very well? Does someone put it in their butt? Do the prisoners make deals with the officers?

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

Cleared multiple of them

All achievers in their own way.

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

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

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

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Dropped them

Your credentials do not matter!

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

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

It is almost impossible.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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But, then it hit me hard.

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

And entered the park.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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

Found an empty bench..

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

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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…

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

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

All the best!

Searched for my roll number.

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

I vividly remember that evening.

Anyway!

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.

Keep your ego aside.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

And..

“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?”

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

I did not go back to my home.

Worked for a marketing agency

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

“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).”

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

I looked around me