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