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

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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).”

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

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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.

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

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 was constantly staring into the ground

It is almost impossible.

And, I had not made it.

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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 was alone in Delhi back then

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But, then it hit me hard.

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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And entered the park.

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Dropped them

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I did not go back to my home.

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

Anyway!

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

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

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

All the best!

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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).

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

And..

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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

I looked around me

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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

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

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

Cleared multiple of them

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Your credentials do not matter!

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

The batch sizes were huge!

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I vividly remember that evening.

“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.”

Searched for my roll number.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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

Found an empty bench..

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

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