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

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

Keep your ego aside.

Anyway!

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

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And entered the park.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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I vividly remember that evening.

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

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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.”

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

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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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!

All achievers in their own way.

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

Your credentials do not matter!

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

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Found an empty bench..

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

And, I had not made it.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

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

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All the best!

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

I looked around me

Am I in the wrong for getting upset with my neighbor who was weed whacking at 9 am on a Saturday? Should I apologize for being rude? I found this was obnoxious and inconsiderate, considering I work very late on weekends.

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.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

Searched for my roll number.

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It is almost impossible.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

Dropped them

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

But, then it hit me hard.

And..

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

“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 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.”

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

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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 determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

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

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

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

Cleared multiple of them

Worked for a marketing agency

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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).