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

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

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 batch sizes were huge!

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

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

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

Keep your ego aside.

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

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

All the best!

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

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…

“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.”

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).

Worked for a marketing agency

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Found an empty bench..

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

“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.”

And, I had not made it.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

Cleared multiple of them

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

I did not go back to my home.

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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