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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

What sexual fantasies do you have?

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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 entered the park.

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

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

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I was alone in Delhi back then

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Why do flat Earthers run away like whipped dogs with their tails between their legs when asked simple questions that expose their delusions as fantasy?

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

Dropped them

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

What is something you have to share?

“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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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I vividly remember that evening.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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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.

And, I had not made it.

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

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Found an empty bench..

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

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

What frustrates you the most?

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

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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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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Your credentials do not matter!

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

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

I looked around me

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

Cleared multiple of them

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

Keep your ego aside.

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

All achievers in their own way.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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.

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

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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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Searched for my roll number.

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.

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

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

All the best!

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

Worked for a marketing agency

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

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

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

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

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

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

It is almost impossible.

The batch sizes were huge!

And..

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

Anyway!

But, then it hit me hard.

“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).”

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

I did not go back to my home.