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

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

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

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

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

Keep your ego aside.

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Cleared multiple of them

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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

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

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

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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.”

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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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!

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!

And, I had not made it.

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

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

All the best!

“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 saw a post on X which says "control your lust & you'll understand how boring 90% of women are." What do you think about it? Do you agree or disagree? Why?

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

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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But, then it hit me hard.

And..

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

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

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

Your credentials do not matter!

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

“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).”

Anyway!

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

All achievers in their own way.

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…

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

It is almost impossible.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

The batch sizes were huge!

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

Searched for my roll number.

Worked for a marketing agency

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

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

And entered the park.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Found an empty bench..

Dropped them

I looked around me

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.

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

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

I was constantly staring into the ground

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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

I did not go back to my home.