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

Dropped them

I vividly remember that evening.

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

Do you think there will ever be a movie that features a line such as “You graduated at the top of your class in liberal arts, we need your help”?

And, I had not made it.

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

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

And entered the park.

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

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It is almost impossible.

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

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

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

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.

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

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Found an empty bench..

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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And..

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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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All achievers in their own way.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

I did not go back to my home.

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

“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).”

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

“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.”

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Anyway!

I looked around me

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

Keep your ego aside.

Cleared multiple of them

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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All the best!

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.

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

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).

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

“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.”

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

Searched for my roll number.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!