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

And..

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…

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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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.”

Searched for my roll number.

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

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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.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

And entered the park.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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I looked around me

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

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

And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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Found an empty bench..

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I was constantly staring into the ground

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

I did not go back to my home.

I found out I have cancer—I have not told my family. We can’t afford the treatment anyway. Should I just say nothing and let nature take its course?

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

But, then it hit me hard.

I vividly remember that evening.

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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.”

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

“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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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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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.

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

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

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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?”

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

And, I had not made it.

Dropped them

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).

All the best!

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

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Anyway!

Keep your ego aside.

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

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

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

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

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!

Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

Worked for a marketing agency

I was alone in Delhi back then

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

Cleared multiple of them

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

It is almost impossible.