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

I looked around me

I was alone in Delhi back then

“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.”

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

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

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I vividly remember that evening.

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

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

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Your credentials do not matter!

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

Found an empty bench..

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

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

But, then it hit me hard.

Cleared multiple of them

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

“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 entered the park.

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

Keep your ego aside.

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

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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).”

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

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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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.

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.

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

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

Dropped them

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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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).

All the best!

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

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

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

It is almost impossible.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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…

And, I had not made it.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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I did not go back to my home.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

And..

The batch sizes were huge!

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

Anyway!

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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