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

I did not go back to my home.

I vividly remember that evening.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

And..

Found an empty bench..

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

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

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

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

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

“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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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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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).

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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

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

“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).”

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And, I had not made it.

All achievers in their own way.

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

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I was alone in Delhi back then

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Worked for a marketing agency

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

I looked around me

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

“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.”

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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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, yes, the UPSC is considered the toughest exam in the world because there is a ‘luck’ factor coupled with subjectivity in the exam process.

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Cleared multiple of them

Searched for my roll number.

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

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

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

It is almost impossible.

All the best!

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

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

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

And entered the park.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

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

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

The batch sizes were huge!

Your credentials do not matter!

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Anyway!

Keep your ego aside.

I was constantly staring into the ground

Dropped them

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