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

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).

The batch sizes were huge!

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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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?”

But, then it hit me hard.

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Your credentials do not matter!

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.

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Anyway!

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

Keep your ego aside.

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Found an empty bench..

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

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

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“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.”

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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I looked around me

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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All the best!

Cleared multiple of them

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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Searched for my roll number.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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

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.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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

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 is almost impossible.

Dropped them

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

And entered the park.

All achievers in their own way.

“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.”

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

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

“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).”

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

And, I had not made it.

I did not go back to my home.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

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

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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…

And..

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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

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

Worked for a marketing agency

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

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

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

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

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