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

Found an empty bench..

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

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

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

And entered the park.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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).

Searched for my roll number.

How do people move on so quickly? I’m still sprung over someone I was dating and he found someone else so fast. I feel hurt because I’m still head over heels over him while he’s out enjoying his life with someone new

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…

I was alone in Delhi back then

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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Dropped them

Keep your ego aside.

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

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The batch sizes were huge!

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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“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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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)

Cleared multiple of them

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

And, I had not made it.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

Anyway!

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.

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

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

“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.”

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

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

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.

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.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

It is almost impossible.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

“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.”

But, then it hit me hard.

Your credentials do not matter!

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

I did not go back to my home.

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

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

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

And..

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

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

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

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

All the best!

I looked around me

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

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