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

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

I did not go back to my home.

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

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Keep your ego aside.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

One day, I happened to walk past where my crush was with friends. Then all of a sudden they start laughing, and someone maybe him, goes "freaking (my name) with her freaking hair!" Can anyone offer insights into this? We're in middle school.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

And, I had not made it.

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

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I vividly remember that evening.

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Cleared multiple of them

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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I was constantly staring into the ground

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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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.

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

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

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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Is depression a cause for always feeling tired?

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

I looked around me

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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And..

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

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

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

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

The batch sizes were huge!

Your credentials do not matter!

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

And entered the park.

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

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

All the best!

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.

“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).”

Dropped them

“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.”

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

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

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.

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

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…

Found an empty bench..

It is almost impossible.

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“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.”

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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).

Anyway!

I was alone in Delhi back then

But, then it hit me hard.

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

All achievers in their own way.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

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

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

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