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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

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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.”

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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Your credentials do not matter!

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

But, then it hit me hard.

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

Is it possible for sociopaths to feel genuine remorse for their actions or thoughts towards others, even if they are skilled at hiding it from others?

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

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

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

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Keep your ego aside.

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).

How can I have an overnight glow-up for school?

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

I vividly remember that evening.

All achievers in their own way.

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

I looked around me

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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Found an empty bench..

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

“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.”

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Anyway!

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

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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All the best!

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What are some small, random things that annoy you to no end?

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.

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

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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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.

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

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

Dropped them

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

Cleared multiple of them

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

“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).”

And, I had not made it.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

I did not go back to my home.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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

It is almost impossible.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

And entered the park.

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

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

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

And..

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.