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

But, then it hit me hard.

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

All the best!

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

Cleared multiple of them

Found an empty bench..

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

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

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

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Dropped them

“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.”

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

Keep your ego aside.

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

It is almost impossible.

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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.

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

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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“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.”

Worked for a marketing agency

I was constantly staring into the ground

Eius sequi culpa animi quod delectus deleniti deserunt.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

All achievers in their own way.

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

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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…

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).

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The batch sizes were huge!

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

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

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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.

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.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

And..

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

I looked around me

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

And, I had not made it.

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

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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

And entered the park.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Anyway!

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

I did not go back to my home.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

“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).”

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

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

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

Your credentials do not matter!