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

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

And, I had not made it.

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

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I looked around me

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

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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.

And..

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

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The batch sizes were huge!

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

“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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Searched for my roll number.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

“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.”

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

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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

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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.

Dropped them

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

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All the best!

But, then it hit me hard.

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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.

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

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).

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

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

And entered the park.

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“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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

Found an empty bench..

I vividly remember that evening.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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

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

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Anyway!

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

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

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

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

It is almost impossible.

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…

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

I did not go back to my home.

Cleared multiple of them

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.