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

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).

Found an empty bench..

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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And..

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

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

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Dropped them

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

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

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Searched for my roll number.

Anyway!

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

I did not go back to my home.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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“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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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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…

I looked around me

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The batch sizes were huge!

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 entered the park.

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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A kid threw a stone at my car. I confronted his mom (who was nearby). She said, "You can't prove it was my son." How should I have reacted?

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

It is almost impossible.

All achievers in their own way.

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

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

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

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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.

“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.”

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

Cleared multiple of them

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

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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.

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

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

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

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

Keep your ego aside.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

Your credentials do not matter!

And, I had not made it.

I vividly remember that evening.

All the best!