Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 03:40
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, I had not made it.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I looked around me
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I was constantly staring into the ground
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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).”
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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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
It is almost impossible.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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).
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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Anyway!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.
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The batch sizes were huge!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Dropped them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Searched for my roll number.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I vividly remember that evening.
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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.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Your credentials do not matter!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“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.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And..
All the best!
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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?”
Cleared multiple of them
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I did not go back to my home.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
But, then it hit me hard.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Found an empty bench..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And entered the park.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
“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.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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…