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

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

But, then it hit me hard.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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

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

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“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.”

“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.”

There was this one weird Bollywood movie that was released in the 2000s. Amitabh Bachchan was starring with another actress and the story was about how the old guy (Amitabh Bachchan) fell in love with the young woman. What is the name of this movie?

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

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

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

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, I had not made it.

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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?”

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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…

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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I was constantly staring into the ground

All the best!

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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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.

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

Found an empty bench..

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

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

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

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

And entered the park.

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

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

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

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

It is almost impossible.

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

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).

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

Searched for my roll number.

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Your credentials do not matter!

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Anyway!

I looked around me

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

I did not go back to my home.

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

Dropped them

Cleared multiple of them

I vividly remember that evening.

And..

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

Keep your ego aside.

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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