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

“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.”

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

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

How can we worship Shri Krishna at home? Is it enough to install an idol, or are there other rituals that are mandatory?

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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

I’m a 25 year old teacher teaching at boys school & I have colleagues younger than me. I caught one of my students telling her he wanted her as his teacher instead & it hurt my feelings. They compliment her a lot. It makes me jealous. What do I do?

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

And, I had not made it.

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Searched for my roll number.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

And entered the park.

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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.”

I did not go back to my home.

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

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

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Cleared multiple of them

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

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

Keep your ego aside.

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.

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Your credentials do not matter!

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

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I vividly remember that evening.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

It is almost impossible.

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

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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…

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

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

And..

All the best!

Anyway!

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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).

Found an empty bench..

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

I looked around me

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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.

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

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

Dropped them

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