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

Anyway!

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

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

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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).”

All the best!

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.

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

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

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Keep your ego aside.

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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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…

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

Cleared multiple of them

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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.

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

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

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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.

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

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I vividly remember that evening.

“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.”

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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Worked for a marketing agency

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

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

I looked around me

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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).

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

Searched for my roll number.

Dropped them

Your credentials do not matter!

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

And entered the park.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

All achievers in their own way.

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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, I had not made it.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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 did not go back to my home.

Found an empty bench..

“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.”

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

And..

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

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