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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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All the best!

Cleared multiple of them

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

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And entered the park.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

“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.”

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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The batch sizes were huge!

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

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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).”

Dropped them

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

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I looked around me

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

Found an empty bench..

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

All achievers in their own way.

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

Keep your ego aside.

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

It is almost impossible.

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

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

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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…

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

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

And, I had not made it.

Anyway!

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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.

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

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

But, then it hit me hard.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

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

I vividly remember that evening.

And..

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.

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

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 gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

Searched for my roll number.

I did not go back to my home.

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