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.”

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

Searched for my roll number.

I feel so attached and in love with a dead celebrity. My love for anyone else is overshadowed by my love for him. What does this mean?

And..

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

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.

Assumenda assumenda cum ducimus iste enim eos dolores molestiae.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over 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).

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

What is the definite integral of x^x from 0 to 2?

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

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

I vividly remember that evening.

Witness testifies about Sean Combs’ ‘hotel nights’: ‘I was repulsed’ - NPR

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

Decker manhunt: Officials reopen Icicle River area - KING5.com

Keep your ego aside.

I did not go back to my home.

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

When British people write X after everything, are they being serious or trying not to be awkward?

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

Dropped them

I was alone in Delhi back then

Ford recalls 1M vehicles over backup camera glitch - MLive.com

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

It lasted approximately 10 months.

How can I be okay with being ugly? What is the bright side?

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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…

Who has gotten cured from a stage 4 breast cancer? The oncologist told her she would never be cured.

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

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

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

Why did it take seven days for troops with helicopters, equipment, supplies, food, and water to be dispatched to southeast storm zones?

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

I looked around me

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

How do I build rapport with anybody?

“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?”

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

Cleveland-Cliffs, Tesla, GM, Blueprint Medicines, BioNTech, DraftKings, and More Movers - Barron's

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

It is almost impossible.

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

All the best!

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

The batch sizes were huge!

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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

“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).”

Found an empty bench..

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

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

All achievers in their own way.

Cleared multiple of them

Your credentials do not matter!

And entered the park.

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

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

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

And, I had not made it.

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

Anyway!

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

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

Worked for a marketing agency

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

.

.

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

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