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

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

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

I looked around me

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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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The batch sizes were huge!

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

All achievers in their own way.

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It is almost impossible.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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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.”

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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“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.”

Keep your ego aside.

I did not go back to my home.

Overthinking is killing me day-by-day. What should I do?

Searched for my roll number.

Found an empty bench..

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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).

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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.

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

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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.

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.

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

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But, then it hit me hard.

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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Anyway!

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

Worked for a marketing agency

And..

I vividly remember that evening.

And entered the park.

All the best!

I was alone in Delhi back then

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…

Dropped them

And, I had not made it.

Cleared multiple of them

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

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

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

“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).”

It lasted approximately 10 months.