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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

All achievers in their own way.

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

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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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).”

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

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

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The batch sizes were huge!

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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I looked around me

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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.

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

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

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

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

So I’m getting piano lessons and my teacher wants me to get an upright piano instead of a keyboard. An upright piano is way above my price range, so what do I do? And what’s the difference between an upright piano and a keyboard?

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

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

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

Anyway!

“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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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.

But, then it hit me hard.

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Cleared multiple of them

It is almost impossible.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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.”

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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

Your credentials do not matter!

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

And..

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

I vividly remember that evening.

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

And entered the park.

And, I had not made it.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

Found an empty bench..

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.”

Dropped them

All the best!

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…

I did not go back to my home.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.