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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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Found an empty bench..

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

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

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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

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Your credentials do not matter!

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

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

Dropped them

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

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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And, I had not made it.

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

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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“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.”

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.

Anyway!

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But, then it hit me hard.

Searched for my roll number.

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

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

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

All the best!

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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).

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

“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 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.

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…

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

And entered the park.

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

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

I looked around me

And..

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

Cleared multiple of them

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

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

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

I did not go back to my 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.”

I vividly remember that evening.

All achievers in their own way.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

It is almost impossible.

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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

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.

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