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

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

Worked for a marketing agency

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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It lasted approximately 10 months.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

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Found an empty bench..

I looked around me

Cleared multiple of them

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

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).

The batch sizes were huge!

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I was constantly staring into the ground

“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.”

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

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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).”

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

And..

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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Dropped them

All the best!

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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“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 vividly remember that evening.

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

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It is almost impossible.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

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

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Your credentials do not matter!

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Keep your ego aside.

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

But, then it hit me hard.

I did not go back to my home.

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

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

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

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

And entered the park.

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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…

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

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

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

Anyway!

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

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

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

All achievers in their own way.

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

And, I had not made it.

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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.