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

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.

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

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

My son died seven months ago at the age of 24 how do I know if he’s in heaven and can he see me and hear me and why have I not gotten any signs yet from him or Mom just not seeing the signs how do I know if he’s OK how do I know if he’s happy?

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

Dropped them

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

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

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

Cleared multiple of them

Is it bad to sleep with music in your ears?

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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It is almost impossible.

Keep your ego aside.

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Worked for a marketing agency

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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But, then it hit me hard.

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

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

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And entered the park.

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

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

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

I looked around me

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

I did not go back to my home.

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 was constantly staring into the ground

All the best!

“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).”

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

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

Your credentials do not matter!

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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).

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

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

Anyway!

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

All achievers in their own way.

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.

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.

And, I had not made it.

I vividly remember that evening.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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.

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

Searched for my roll number.

And..

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

“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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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.

The batch sizes were huge!

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

Found an empty bench..

“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.”