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

I was constantly staring into the ground

But, then it hit me hard.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

And..

I vividly remember that evening.

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I did not go back to my home.

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

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

Your credentials do not matter!

It is almost impossible.

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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.

Dropped them

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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And, I had not made it.

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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.

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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Keep your ego aside.

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

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

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

Anyway!

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Cleared multiple of them

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

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

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.

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…

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

Found an empty bench..

And entered the park.

I looked around me

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

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

“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.”

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

All the best!

“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).”

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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Searched for my roll number.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

“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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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).

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

“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.