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

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

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.

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

I am 26 now. I have wasted my 4 years of my life on government job preparation. I had put all my effort to get a job, but did not succeed. What should I do now?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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?”

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

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Searched for my roll number.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were 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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“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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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

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

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

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I was constantly staring into the ground

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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All the best!

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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

And entered the park.

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

Keep your ego aside.

And, I had not made it.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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).

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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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Your credentials do not matter!

It is almost impossible.

And..

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I did not go back to my home.

The batch sizes were huge!

Anyway!

I vividly remember that evening.

“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.”

“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).”

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

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Dropped them

All achievers in their own way.

Found an empty bench..

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

I looked around me

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

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