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

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

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

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

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It is almost impossible.

But, then it hit me hard.

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And..

Found an empty bench..

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

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

“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 did not go back to my home.

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

And entered the park.

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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).”

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

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

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I looked around me

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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Your credentials do not matter!

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All achievers in their own way.

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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I vividly remember that evening.

Cleared multiple of them

And, I had not made it.

Keep your ego aside.

All the best!

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

Dropped them

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

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

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

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

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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.

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

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

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The batch sizes were huge!

Searched for my roll number.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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).

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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…

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

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.

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Anyway!

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.

“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.”

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

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

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

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