Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 03:32
All achievers in their own way.
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…
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
But, then it hit me hard.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I looked around me
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Found an empty bench..
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was alone in Delhi back then
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
The batch sizes were huge!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And..
All the best!
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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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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.”
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And, I had not made it.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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It is almost impossible.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not go back to my home.
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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I vividly remember that evening.
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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.
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.
Keep your ego aside.
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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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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).”
I was constantly staring into the ground
Dropped them
And entered the park.
“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.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Anyway!
Cleared multiple of them
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.