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

“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.”

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

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

Why is blood sugar ranging from 70-180 in a day and checked through a glucometer?

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

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

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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 gave him everything. He said he loved me. Why?

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

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

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.

How can someone feel more FTM when AMAB?

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.

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

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

Have you ever been forced to undress for money just once?

And..

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

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

Anyway!

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

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

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

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

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

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).

I was constantly staring into the ground

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

“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.”

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

All the best!

Your credentials do not matter!

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

I did not go back to my home.

All achievers in their own way.

Worked for a marketing agency

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

It is almost impossible.

Searched for my roll number.

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

And, I had not made it.

Dropped them

The batch sizes were huge!

And entered the park.

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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