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

I was constantly staring into the ground

I was alone in Delhi back then

And entered the park.

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And, I had not made it.

But, then it hit me hard.

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).

What are you struggling with in your life? What would you like to have instead?

I did not go back to my home.

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

Your credentials do not matter!

Why is sin so sweet?

All the best!

Found an empty bench..

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

Dropped them

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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

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

Do you have any attributes quirks sensitivities abilities etc that you've come to learn most people don't experience? E.g. dream with subtext or experience de ja vu regularly or know you experience life very differently from those around you etc?

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

Saepe maiores nam debitis sequi corporis quasi quasi dolores.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

And..

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

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

I looked around me

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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?”

“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.”

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

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

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I vividly remember that evening.

Many foreigners make fun of India by saying India is dirty and Indians are unhygienic. Are we really that bad?

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

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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

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

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

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

Cleared multiple of them

It is almost impossible.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Keep your ego aside.

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

“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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

Anyway!

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.

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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…

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

All achievers in their own way.