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

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

But, then it hit me hard.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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Cleared multiple of them

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

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

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Keep your ego aside.

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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I was constantly staring into the ground

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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And..

All achievers in their own way.

It is almost impossible.

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

“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).”

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

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

“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.”

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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“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.”

Found an empty bench..

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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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).

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

And entered the park.

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

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

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

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

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

I did not go back to my home.

Anyway!

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

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

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

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

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

Searched for my roll number.

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…

Your credentials do not matter!

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.

I vividly remember that evening.

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.

I looked around me

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

And, I had not made it.

All the best!

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.