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

I looked around me

Anyway!

Searched for my roll number.

So I’m getting piano lessons and my teacher wants me to get an upright piano instead of a keyboard. An upright piano is way above my price range, so what do I do? And what’s the difference between an upright piano and a keyboard?

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

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…

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

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

It is almost impossible.

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And, I had not made it.

All the best!

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

Decade after decade, century after century the Middle East has been a disaster for anyone thinking peace can be achieved. Would it not be better to just leave the Middle East to its own devices and everyone else stay out of it all?

Worked for a marketing agency

“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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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Your credentials do not matter!

“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.”

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

What was the worst decision you ever did?

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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Cleared multiple of them

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dropped them

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

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

Keep your ego aside.

And entered the park.

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

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

I did not go back to my home.

And..

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.

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

I vividly remember that evening.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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).

“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).”

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.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

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

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

All achievers in their own way.

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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.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

But, then it hit me hard.

Found an empty bench..

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

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