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

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

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

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Found an empty bench..

And, I had not made it.

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

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And..

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

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

What shouldn't you Google?

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

It is almost impossible.

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

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

I was constantly staring into the ground

What can I do after 18 cops raided my home, without a warrant, seeking a person who didn't live there and wasn't there, and also went through all of my stuff? The person wasn't on the lease, and they didn't see him enter.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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.

Dropped them

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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

Are there any political parties or groups that have a mix of conservative and liberal beliefs? Why are they not as prominent in the media?

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

I did not go back to my home.

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I was alone in Delhi back then

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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The batch sizes were huge!

Anyway!

And entered the park.

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

How many couples swap wives?

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

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.

“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.”

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

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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…

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

Worked for a marketing agency

But, then it hit me hard.

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

All the best!

“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.”

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

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).

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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.

All achievers in their own way.

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

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

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

I looked around me

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

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

Cleared multiple of them