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

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

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

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

I looked around me

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

Cleared multiple of them

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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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.

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

Dropped them

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

Keep your ego aside.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

Is Computer Science worth 5 years from now? I am interested in learning Python. Should I start studying on my own? Will AI fully replace the coders? Lastly, should I change my career?

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

And, I had not made it.

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

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

And entered the park.

Found an empty bench..

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Your credentials do not matter!

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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

Anyway!

Why do people procrastinate and how can they stop?

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

I did not go back to my home.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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

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

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.

And..

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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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

Searched for my roll number.

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

All achievers in their own way.

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

It is almost impossible.

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).

“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.

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

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

“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).”

All the best!