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

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

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

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

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 determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

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

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

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“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..

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

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

I looked around me

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Cleared multiple of them

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

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

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

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

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

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

But, then it hit me hard.

And, I had not made it.

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

I vividly remember that evening.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

“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.”

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.

And entered the park.

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

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

“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.”

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

I did not go back to my home.

And..

It is almost impossible.

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

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

Anyway!

Keep your ego aside.

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.

All the best!

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

Searched for my roll number.

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).

Dropped them

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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…

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

The batch sizes were huge!