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

“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).”

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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

All the best!

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

All achievers in their own way.

I vividly remember that evening.

And, I had not made it.

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

Worked for a marketing agency

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

Cleared multiple of them

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

“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.”

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

Found an empty bench..

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

It is almost impossible.

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

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…

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

Your credentials do not matter!

I did not go back to my home.

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

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

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