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

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..

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

And..

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

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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Keep your ego aside.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

And entered the park.

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I did not go back to my home.

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

“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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I vividly remember that evening.

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

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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But, then it hit me hard.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

All the best!

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

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

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

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

And, I had not made it.

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

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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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.

It is almost impossible.

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

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

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

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

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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I looked around me

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

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.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

“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).”

Dropped them

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

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

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

Anyway!

Cleared multiple of them

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Your credentials do not matter!

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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

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