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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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I was alone in Delhi back then

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

Dropped them

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

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And, I had not made it.

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

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

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It is almost impossible.

The batch sizes were huge!

I vividly remember that evening.

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But, then it hit me hard.

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

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And..

I did not go back to my home.

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

Found an empty bench..

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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

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Worked for a marketing agency

Cleared multiple of them

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

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

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

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

“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!

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

And entered the park.

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…

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

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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.

“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 exam has its own way of humbling you.

Anyway!

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Searched for my roll number.

“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).”

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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

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

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.”

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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).

All the best!

I looked around me

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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