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

I vividly remember that evening.

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

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

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

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).

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.

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

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

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And, I had not made it.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

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

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I looked around me

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

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

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

It is almost impossible.

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

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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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“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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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

All the best!

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But, then it hit me hard.

And..

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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…

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Cleared multiple of them

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

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

Dropped them

I did not go back to my home.

Keep your ego aside.

I was constantly staring into the ground

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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.

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

“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.”

Your credentials do not matter!

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

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Found an empty bench..

And entered the park.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

Anyway!

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.