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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

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

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I looked around me

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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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And entered the park.

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

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

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

And, I had not made it.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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.

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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).

Anyway!

Keep your ego aside.

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And..

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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The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

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

Cleared multiple of them

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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I was constantly staring into the ground

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

Searched for my roll number.

Dropped them

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

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

“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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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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Found an empty bench..

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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

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

It is almost impossible.

All the best!

“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.”

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

I did not go back to my home.