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

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

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

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

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The batch sizes were huge!

But, then it hit me hard.

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

What do people aim for when they meditate, and how do they do it properly?

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

Found an empty bench..

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.

The Roman Empire at the time of Christ kept meticulous records. Why then, is there no record of the trial of Jesus?

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

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.

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Dropped them

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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“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).”

“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 looked around me

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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).

It lasted approximately 10 months.

“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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I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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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Cleared multiple of them

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

“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.”

What is the one unconventional piece of Stoic advice that has significantly improved your life?

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

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

All achievers in their own way.

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Your credentials do not matter!

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

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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All the best!

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

I did not go back to my home.

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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

And, I had not made it.

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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…

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

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

And entered the park.

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

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

And..

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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

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

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

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

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

Keep your ego aside.

Anyway!

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

I was alone in Delhi back then

It is almost impossible.

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