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

Cleared multiple of them

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Dropped them

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

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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Keep your ego aside.

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.

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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It is almost impossible.

I was alone in Delhi back then

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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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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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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Found an empty bench..

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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).

Your credentials do not matter!

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All achievers in their own way.

“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.”

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And..

The batch sizes were huge!

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And entered the park.

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

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

I did not go back to my home.

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

Anyway!

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

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

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

And, I had not made it.

All the best!

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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

I looked around me

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

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.

Searched for my roll number.

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

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

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.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.