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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

All the best!

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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

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

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

And, I had not made it.

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

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

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

I looked around me

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.

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

“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.”

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And entered the park.

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Cleared multiple of them

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

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.

“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).”

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

I vividly remember that evening.

I was constantly staring into the ground

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

I was alone in Delhi back then

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Anyway!

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

And..

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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

Keep your ego aside.

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

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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

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

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

All achievers in their own way.

Dropped them

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…

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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Found an empty bench..

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It is almost impossible.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

But, then it hit me hard.

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