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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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

Keep your ego aside.

And, I had not made it.

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

It is almost impossible.

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

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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).

“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.”

Found an empty bench..

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Your credentials do not matter!

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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.

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

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

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

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“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).”

And..

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

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Cleared multiple of them

Anyway!

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

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

I looked around me

Searched for my roll number.

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All the best!

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

“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 vividly remember that evening.

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

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

Dropped them

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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I was alone in Delhi back then

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

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

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Worked for a marketing agency

And entered the park.

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

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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, then it hit me hard.

I did not go back to my home.

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

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

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…