Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:26
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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But, then it hit me hard.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Searched for my roll number.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Found an empty bench..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not go back to my home.
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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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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 case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, I had not made it.
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And..
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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?”
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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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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And entered the park.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I vividly remember that evening.
Anyway!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
The batch sizes were huge!
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Dropped them
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Cleared multiple of them
I looked around me
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
It is almost impossible.