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

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

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

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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).

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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Cleared multiple of them

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

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

It is almost impossible.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

I did not go back to my home.

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

And..

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

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I was constantly staring into the ground

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

All the best!

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Anyway!

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

Found an empty bench..

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I looked around me

Dropped them

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

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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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I vividly remember that evening.

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…

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

I was alone in Delhi back then

And entered the park.

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

“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.”

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

“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).”

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

And, I had not made it.

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

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

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Your credentials do not matter!

But, then it hit me hard.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Keep your ego aside.

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

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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