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

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

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

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

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

Anyway!

“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.

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

Cleared multiple of them

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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.”

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

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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).

I did not go back to my home.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

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

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

All achievers in their own way.

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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

I looked around me

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

“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).”

How do you recognize when your mental health might need attention?

Searched for my roll number.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

I vividly remember that evening.

And entered the park.

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And, I had not made it.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

All the best!

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

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

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Keep your ego aside.

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

Worked for a marketing agency

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

The batch sizes were huge!

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

And..

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…

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

Dropped them

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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.

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Found an empty bench..

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

Your credentials do not matter!

It is almost impossible.

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

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