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

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

Dropped them

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

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

And, I had not made it.

Searched for my roll number.

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

And..

I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back 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.

Found an empty bench..

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

But, then it hit me hard.

I was alone in Delhi back then

Is Computer Science worth 5 years from now? I am interested in learning Python. Should I start studying on my own? Will AI fully replace the coders? Lastly, should I change my career?

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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

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

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

Keep your ego aside.

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Cleared multiple of them

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

Worked for a marketing agency

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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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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

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All the best!

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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

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

It is almost impossible.

I was constantly staring into the ground

Your credentials do not matter!

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.

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

I vividly remember that evening.

Anyway!

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

And entered the park.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

“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 looked around me

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

All achievers in their own way.

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

I did not go back to my home.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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.