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

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

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

It is almost impossible.

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

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

Dropped them

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

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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I did not go back to my home.

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

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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I was constantly staring into the ground

I was alone in Delhi back then

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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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

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

“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).”

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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Your credentials do not matter!

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Anyway!

I looked around me

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).

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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.

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

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

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

“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.”

The batch sizes were huge!

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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.

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

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

I vividly remember that evening.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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Cleared multiple of them

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

And, I had not made it.

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

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

And..

And entered the park.

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

Found an empty bench..

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

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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.

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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