Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
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The batch sizes were huge!
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not go back to my home.
But, then it hit me hard.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Searched for my roll number.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I looked around me
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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.
Cleared multiple of them
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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).”
It is almost impossible.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I vividly remember that evening.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was constantly staring into the ground
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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).
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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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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…
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“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.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
All achievers in their own way.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Your credentials do not matter!
“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.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, I had not made it.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Dropped them
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And entered the park.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And..