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

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.

“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.”

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

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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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.

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

Anyway!

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

And, I had not made it.

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

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

All achievers in their own way.

All the best!

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

Keep your ego aside.

I did not go back to my home.

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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).”

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

“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.”

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

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I looked around me

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

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

It is almost impossible.

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

And..

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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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.

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

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

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But, then it hit me hard.

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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

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

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).

I was constantly staring into the ground

And entered the park.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

Cleared multiple of them

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

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

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…

Your credentials do not matter!

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Searched for my roll number.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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.

Found an empty bench..

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

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

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

Dropped them

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