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

It is almost impossible.

I vividly remember that evening.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

And..

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

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I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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All achievers in their own way.

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

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

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I was alone in Delhi back then

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

Keep your ego aside.

I looked around me

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

The batch sizes were huge!

I did not go back to my home.

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

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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…

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

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

Found an empty bench..

“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.”

Searched for my roll number.

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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, I had not made it.

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

Dropped them

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Cleared multiple of them

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

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.

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

Your credentials do not matter!

All the best!

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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.

And entered the park.

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

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

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

“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.”

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.

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

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

Anyway!

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

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