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

But, then it hit me hard.

Keep your ego aside.

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

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

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

“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 did not go back to my home.

Have you ever lost any respect for someone instantly?

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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…

All the best!

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Cleared multiple of them

Found an empty bench..

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

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

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

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

I looked around me

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

Worked for a marketing agency

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

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

It is almost impossible.

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).

Which daily habits can help you keep a clear and positive mind?

I was constantly staring into the ground

And..

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

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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.”

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

Anyway!

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Dropped them

And, I had not made it.

Searched for my roll number.

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

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.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

I vividly remember that evening.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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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).”

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

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

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

All achievers in their own way.

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

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

And entered the park.

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

The batch sizes were huge!

Your credentials do not matter!

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.

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

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