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

“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, 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.”

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

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The batch sizes were huge!

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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Cleared multiple of them

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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…

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

Do inmates experience boredom in jail? Can you provide an example of something an inmate might do for fun if they were bored?

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

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.

Eum ipsa id ullam qui.

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

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

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

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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).

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

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Dropped them

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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All achievers in their own way.

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

“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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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.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

I was constantly staring into the ground

Why, after a divorce, would one still want to ruin the other one’s life?

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

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.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

Found an empty bench..

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

I did not go back to my home.

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

And entered the park.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

And..

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

Your credentials do not matter!

I looked around me

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

Keep your ego aside.

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

All the best!

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

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

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

I vividly remember that evening.

I was alone in Delhi back then

It is almost impossible.

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Searched for my roll number.

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

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

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

And, I had not made it.

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

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.

Anyway!

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

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