Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 15:57
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I vividly remember that evening.
Searched for my roll number.
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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.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
It is almost impossible.
Dropped them
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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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?”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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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…
I was constantly staring into the ground
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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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I looked around me
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)
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Your credentials do not matter!
I was alone in Delhi back then
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Found an empty bench..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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The batch sizes were huge!
“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).”
Cleared multiple of them
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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.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
But, then it hit me hard.
I did not go back to my home.
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Keep your ego aside.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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.”
Anyway!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And entered the park.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, I had not made it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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