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

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

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.

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

Cleared multiple of them

“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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All achievers in their own way.

All the best!

The batch sizes were huge!

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I vividly remember that evening.

Searched for my roll number.

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

“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.”

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

Your credentials do not matter!

Found an empty bench..

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

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

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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I looked around me

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

It is almost impossible.

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

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

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

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

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

And..

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

Anyway!

Dropped them

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I was alone in Delhi back then

I did not go back to my home.

And, I had not made it.

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

And entered the park.

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

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

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

But, then it hit me hard.

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

Keep your ego aside.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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.

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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