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

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

How can I stop overthinking and take action more quickly?

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

And..

Is it possible for sociopaths to feel genuine remorse for their actions or thoughts towards others, even if they are skilled at hiding it from others?

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 looked around me

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The batch sizes were huge!

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

Found an empty bench..

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

All the best!

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

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I did not go back to my home.

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

“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).”

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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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.

Your credentials do not matter!

“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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Dropped them

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

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 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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..

And entered the park.

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

Cleared multiple of them

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

And, I had not made it.

I vividly remember that evening.

Keep your ego aside.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

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

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).

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.

But, then it hit me hard.

It is almost impossible.

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

All achievers in their own way.

Worked for a marketing agency

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

Anyway!