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

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

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

And entered the park.

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I was constantly staring into the ground

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).

Is it okay if I sleep with my brother without my husband knowing?

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

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

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

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

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Dropped them

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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The batch sizes were huge!

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

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I vividly remember that evening.

I looked around me

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

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

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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I was alone in Delhi back then

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…

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

And, I had not made it.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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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.

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

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

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And..

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

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

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All the best!

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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It is almost impossible.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

Anyway!

Worked for a marketing agency

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

Cleared multiple of them

Your credentials do not matter!

Found an empty bench..

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.

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

“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.”

“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).”

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I did not go back to my home.

But, then it hit me hard.

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

“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.”

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

Searched for my roll number.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

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.

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