Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 03:50
Anyway!
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.
The batch sizes were huge!
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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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I looked around me
All the best!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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?”
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.
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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.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I did not go back to my home.
Your credentials do not matter!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Keep your ego aside.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, I had not made it.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
But, then it hit me hard.
Found an empty bench..
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Searched for my roll number.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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…
And entered the park.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It is almost impossible.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Cleared multiple of them
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was constantly staring into the ground
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Dropped them
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I vividly remember that evening.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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).