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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

And..

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

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

I did not go back to my home.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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Searched for my roll number.

I looked around me

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

And, I had not made it.

Found an empty bench..

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All the best!

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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

Keep your ego aside.

My wife has a bunch of really attractive friends, and she expects me to never say anything to her about how beautiful they are. Does this seem fair? I love my wife, and just commenting shouldn’t hurt anything, right?

Anyway!

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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

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

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

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.

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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“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 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).

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

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

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

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

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Dropped them

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

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

All achievers in their own way.

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 was constantly staring into the ground

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

“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 vividly remember that evening.

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

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

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But, then it hit me hard.

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

Cleared multiple of them

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

“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.”

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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And entered the park.

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…

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

It is almost impossible.

The batch sizes were huge!

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