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

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

What was the most inappropriate thing your parent caught you doing as a teen? Was in the bedroom, I thought nobody else was home. My sister and I shared that bedroom but I knew she was gone. I didn’t know my dad was home though.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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Found an empty bench..

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Searched for my roll number.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

Anyway!

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

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

Is a narcissist capable of understanding the damage and the hurt that they have caused in your relationship?

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

And entered the park.

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

But, then it hit me hard.

Your credentials do not matter!

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And..

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

“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).”

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

What would happen if the Earth stopped spinning for one minute?

And, I had not made it.

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

Cleared multiple of them

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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…

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

All the best!

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

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

The batch sizes were huge!

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

“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.”

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

Keep your ego aside.

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.

I did not go back to my home.

All achievers in their own way.

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

I looked around me

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

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

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.

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

“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.”

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

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

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

It is almost impossible.

Dropped them

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).

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

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.