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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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).

“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.”

Atheists who said that reading the Bible made them an atheist, how? Literally there are millions of people who read the Bible daily and still believe in God. So why say that? I mean unless you want to sound smart & edgy

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

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.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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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.

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

All the best!

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Searched for my roll number.

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

And..

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

Found an empty bench..

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

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

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

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

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

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Your credentials do not matter!

Why do I keep dreaming of my mom, who recently passed away from cancer, still being sick and in pain?

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.

Dropped them

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…

Can anyone or anything overthrow your belief in the Jewish God?

Keep your ego aside.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

And entered the park.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

But, then it hit me hard.

I was alone in Delhi back then

“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.”

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

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

It is almost impossible.

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Cleared multiple of them

Anyway!

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

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

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

I did not go back to my home.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

I looked around me

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

“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 vividly remember that evening.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

And, I had not made it.