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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

“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).”

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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.

How did Neo defeat the architect at the end of The Matrix: Reloaded? Was it solely due to his belief in himself or were there other factors at play?

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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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).

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

Found an empty bench..

And..

What explanations do flat earthers have for the shape of our planet? If they do not have any, why should their opinions on this topic be considered credible?

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.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

All achievers in their own way.

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

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

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

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

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I did not go back to my home.

And entered the park.

Your credentials do not matter!

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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And, I had not made it.

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

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

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

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.

The batch sizes were huge!

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…

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

All the best!

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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

“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.”

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

But, then it hit me hard.

I looked around me

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

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

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

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Searched for my roll number.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

Dropped them

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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

Cleared multiple of them

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

Keep your ego aside.

Anyway!

I vividly remember that evening.

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

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

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

It is almost impossible.