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

Keep your ego aside.

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

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I looked around me

Found an empty bench..

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

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).

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.

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

And entered the park.

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

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

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

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All achievers in their own way.

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

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

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Your credentials do not matter!

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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But, then it hit me hard.

“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.”

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

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

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It is almost impossible.

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All the best!

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

And..

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

“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.”

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

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.

The batch sizes were huge!

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

And, I had not made it.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

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…

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

“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).”

I vividly remember that evening.

Cleared multiple of them

Dropped them

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

I did not go back to my home.

Anyway!