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

All achievers in their own way.

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

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…

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All the best!

But, then it hit me hard.

“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 vividly remember that evening.

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

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

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

“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.”

Atheists, there is a god up there in heaven and he loves you so much that he sent his son to die the worst death imaginable and then to turn into a zombie all to save you from sin. Why do you reject him?

Keep your ego aside.

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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It is almost impossible.

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

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

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

Searched for my roll number.

I did not go back to my home.

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

Found an empty bench..

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Cleared multiple of them

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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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.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

“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.”

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Your credentials do not matter!

And entered the park.

Anyway!

I looked around me

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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

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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

And, I had not made it.

And..

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

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

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

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Dropped them

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

I was alone in Delhi back then