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

I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back 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.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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.

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

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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…

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

And, I had not made it.

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Searched for my roll number.

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

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“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.”

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

“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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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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Found an empty bench..

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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).

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

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

But, then it hit me hard.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

Dropped them

It is almost impossible.

I was constantly staring into the ground

The batch sizes were huge!

Cleared multiple of them

I looked around me

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

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Keep your ego aside.

All achievers in their own way.

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

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

I did not go back to my home.

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

And..

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

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

I vividly remember that evening.

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

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

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

And entered the park.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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

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

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

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

All the best!

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

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.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

“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).”

Anyway!