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