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

And, I had not made it.

It is almost impossible.

I looked around me

How should one respond to compliments such as "You are so special" and "I'm lucky to have met you" from a guy?

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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.

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

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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).

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

“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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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Searched for my roll number.

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Dropped them

Your credentials do not matter!

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

I wore a Trump hat to a doctor’s visit. The doctor made a strange comment, he was obviously on the opposite political point that make me uncomfortable. What shall I do on my next visit?

Cleared multiple of them

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

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

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Keep your ego aside.

Do you wear tights for warmth or to make your legs look better?

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

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

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

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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”

I did not go back to my home.

And..

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

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

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

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

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

“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.”

“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).”

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

Found an empty bench..

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

I vividly remember that evening.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

I was alone in Delhi back then

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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All achievers in their own way.

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

But, then it hit me hard.

Anyway!

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The batch sizes were huge!

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

And entered the park.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

All the best!

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