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