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

“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).”

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Cleared multiple of them

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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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.”

All the best!

Keep your ego aside.

Why did my ex-narcissist move so fast with his new supply marriage engagement moving in, etc.?

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

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).

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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Dropped them

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

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

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

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

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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I was constantly staring into the ground

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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Found an empty bench..

Anyway!

I did not go back to my home.

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Worked for a marketing agency

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

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

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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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.

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

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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The batch sizes were huge!

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

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

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

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

All achievers in their own way.

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

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

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

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Your credentials do not matter!

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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.

And entered the park.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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.

And, I had not made it.

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

And..

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 looked around me

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

It is almost impossible.

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