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

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

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

It is almost impossible.

My landlord just sold the house I’m renting from her. She included all fixtures, that I bought and installed. Does she have this right?

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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Your credentials do not matter!

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

Worked for a marketing agency

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

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I looked around me

Cleared multiple of them

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

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

And..

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Dropped them

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

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

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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Keep your ego aside.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

Found an empty bench..

“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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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

And entered the park.

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

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

All the best!

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

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).

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

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

“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.”

Anyway!

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

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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.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

I was constantly staring into the ground

I vividly remember that evening.

And, I had not made it.

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

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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

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

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…

All achievers in their own way.

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

But, then it hit me hard.

I did not go back to my home.

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

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

“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).”