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

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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Cleared multiple of them

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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

But, then it hit me hard.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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Worked for a marketing agency

It is almost impossible.

Your credentials do not matter!

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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I vividly remember that evening.

“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).”

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

Found an empty bench..

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

Why is my coworker suddenly being so mean towards then being nice like nothing happened? She is nice with everyone but me.

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

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

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

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

If your only job was to make people laugh at you and that’s all you were good for, would you be depressed?

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

I looked around me

The batch sizes were huge!

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And..

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

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

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And, I had not made it.

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

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

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

“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.”

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

All the best!

Anyway!

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

I did not go back to my home.

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

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

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.

Searched for my roll number.

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Dropped them

All achievers in their own way.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

And entered the park.

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

Keep your ego aside.