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

And entered the park.

It is almost impossible.

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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

Do narcissists love their children?

But, then it hit me hard.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Found an empty bench..

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

I did not go back to my home.

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

What is a challenge you never want to face?

And..

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“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.”

What is the best way to end a relationship with someone who has future plans with you?

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

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

What could be the result if I block a covert narc back after he said blocks were going back up, maybe we try this again?

And, I had not made it.

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

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

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Cleared multiple of them

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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Why do I feel so down and not happy anymore? I also feel really tired and non-motivated. Is that normal for someone to feel that way?

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

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

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.

Are today’s baseball pitchers faster than a few years ago, or is it that radar guns have improved and get the pitch speed as it is released rather than as it reaches the plate?

Keep your ego aside.

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

All the best!

My landlord just sold the house I’m renting from her. She included all fixtures, that I bought and installed. Does she have this right?

Anyway!

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

“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.”

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

Dropped them

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

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…

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

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

“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).”

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 was alone in Delhi back then

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

I looked around me

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

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

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.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

Worked for a marketing agency

“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”

Your credentials do not matter!

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

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

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

Searched for my roll number.

All achievers in their own way.

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

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

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