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

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And entered the park.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

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

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.

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

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The batch sizes were huge!

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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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…

I vividly remember that evening.

Found an empty bench..

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Your credentials do not matter!

And..

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

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

I looked around me

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

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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All the best!

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.

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

And, I had not made it.

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But, then it hit me hard.

It is almost impossible.

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

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Cleared multiple of them

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“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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“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.”

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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I did not go back to my home.

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

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

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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).

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

“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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

Dropped them

Searched for my roll number.

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.

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Keep your ego aside.

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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

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

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

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

Anyway!

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

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