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

Dropped them

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

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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I vividly remember that evening.

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

Rich people actually spend a whole lot, but the market is the market and there is only one price for the same item and it is much easier for the rich to buy it or lease it or rent it because its expensive to be poor. So why do people have such ideas?

It is almost impossible.

“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.”

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

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I was alone in Delhi back then

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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Anyway!

Worked for a marketing agency

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

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

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

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

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Found an empty bench..

All the best!

So I’m getting piano lessons and my teacher wants me to get an upright piano instead of a keyboard. An upright piano is way above my price range, so what do I do? And what’s the difference between an upright piano and a keyboard?

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

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All achievers in their own way.

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

“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).”

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

Searched for my roll number.

And entered the park.

I did not go back to my home.

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

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

Keep your ego aside.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I was constantly staring into the ground

But, then it hit me hard.

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…

And, I had not made it.

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).

“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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

Cleared multiple of them

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

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

And..

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

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

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

Your credentials do not matter!

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

I looked around me

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..