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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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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?”

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

And..

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

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

All achievers in their own way.

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

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

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

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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 caught my 16-year-old daughter reading Haunting of Adaline. It says it’s an 18 and I’ve heard some bad stuff about that book. What should I do?

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

Dropped them

Keep your ego aside.

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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).”

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

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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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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).

Found an empty bench..

The batch sizes were huge!

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.

“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, 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.”

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And entered the park.

Cleared multiple of them

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

I looked around me

All the best!

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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Searched for my roll number.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

It is almost impossible.

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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

I did not go back to my home.

Worked for a marketing agency

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

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

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

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…

And, I had not made it.

I vividly remember that evening.

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

Anyway!

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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