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

Cleared multiple of them

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

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

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

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

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

Why do I randomly start sweating a lot in public (while waiting in line, in a new class, etc.) then start sweating more because I’m embarrassed that I’m sweating so much? Is this social anxiety?

I did not go back to my home.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

Found an empty bench..

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.

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

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…

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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

What do people usually do when they wake up at 5:00 am?

Worked for a marketing agency

“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).”

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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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).

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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Searched for my roll number.

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

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

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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?”

All the best!

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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.

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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

Keep your ego aside.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

Your credentials do not matter!

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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.”

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

It is almost impossible.

And..

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

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

I looked around me

I vividly remember that evening.

And entered the park.

Anyway!

All achievers in their own way.

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.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

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

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

And, I had not made it.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

“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)