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

Cleared multiple of them

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

I vividly remember that evening.

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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.

“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.”

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

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

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

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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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).

Dropped them

I looked around me

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Keep your ego aside.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

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

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Anyway!

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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All achievers in their own way.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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

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

Your credentials do not matter!

I've had tinnitus in my right ear for 2 years. I sleep with one earbuds in my left ear, but at the lowest possible sound volume, white noise. Is it considered safe to do so?

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 is almost impossible.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

The batch sizes were huge!

And, I had not made it.

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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).”

Found an empty bench..

All the best!

And entered the park.

But, then it hit me hard.

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

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

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

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

I did not go back to my home.

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

And..