Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 06:14
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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.
And entered the park.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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).
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I vividly remember that evening.
Anyway!
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And..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, I had not made it.
The batch sizes were huge!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
But, then it hit me hard.
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It is almost impossible.
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
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Dropped them
.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Found an empty bench..
Your credentials do not matter!
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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 crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Cleared multiple of them
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Searched for my roll number.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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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.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I did not go back to my home.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Keep your ego aside.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I looked around me
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)