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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

It is almost impossible.

Why do I randomly start sweating a lot in public (while waiting in line, in a new class, etc.) then start sweating more because I’m embarrassed that I’m sweating so much? Is this social anxiety?

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

Cleared multiple of them

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

Worked for a marketing agency

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

I just cannot wake up early, even if I sleep on time. What should I do?

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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

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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).

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

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

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

And entered the park.

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

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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…

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

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Dropped them

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

Your credentials do not matter!

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

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.

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

I vividly remember that evening.

I looked around me

“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.”

“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).”

Found an empty bench..

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

I was constantly staring into the ground

Searched for my roll number.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

“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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

All the best!

I was alone in Delhi back then

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

Anyway!

And, I had not made it.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

But, then it hit me hard.

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

All achievers in their own way.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Keep your ego aside.

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

I did not go back to my home.

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

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

And..