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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

“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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I vividly remember that evening.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

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

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

And..

Why am I so tired of seeing homeless people all over the place?

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

And, I had not made it.

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

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

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.

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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All achievers in their own way.

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

Found an empty bench..

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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.”

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

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

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

It is almost impossible.

I did not go back to my home.

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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.

Anyway!

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

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

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

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.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

Worked for a marketing agency

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

And entered the park.

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

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

Keep your ego aside.

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).

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

Dropped them

Cleared multiple of them

I looked around me

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

I was constantly staring into the ground

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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!

But, then it hit me hard.

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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

All the best!

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Searched for my roll number.

“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.”

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…