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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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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).”

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

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

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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).

And..

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And, I had not made it.

It is almost impossible.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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All achievers in their own way.

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

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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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I did not go back to my home.

I was alone in Delhi back then

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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Anyway!

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

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

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

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Cleared multiple of them

Dropped them

Your credentials do not matter!

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

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

I said, “Yes! I believe 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.

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

Keep your ego aside.

But, then it hit me hard.

“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.”

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

The batch sizes were huge!

“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.”

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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

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

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

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…

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All the best!

I was constantly staring into the ground

And entered the park.

I looked around me

Found an empty bench..

Searched for my roll number.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.