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

Found an empty bench..

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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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.

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

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

And..

Cleared multiple of them

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

I vividly remember that evening.

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

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

“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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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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.

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I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

“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.”

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And, I had not made it.

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

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…

Can you share the entire summary of your spiritual life?

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

I looked around me

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

Your credentials do not matter!

It lasted approximately 10 months.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

Anyway!

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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).

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

And entered the park.

Searched for my roll number.

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

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

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

All the best!

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

Keep your ego aside.

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

It is almost impossible.

Worked for a marketing agency

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I did not go back to my home.

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

Dropped them

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

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

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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All achievers in their own way.

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.