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

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

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

“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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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.

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

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

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Dropped them

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

Non adipisci autem repellat fugiat.

And entered the park.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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I vividly remember that evening.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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“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.”

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.

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

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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Keep your ego aside.

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

I did not go back to my home.

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And..

Searched for my roll number.

Found an empty bench..

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

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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All the best!

All achievers in their own way.

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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

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

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

Cleared multiple of them

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

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

I looked around me

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

The batch sizes were huge!

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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

It is almost impossible.

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.

And, I had not made it.

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…

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Anyway!

It lasted approximately 10 months.