Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 04:58
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And entered the park.
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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.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, I had not made it.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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Cleared multiple of them
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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?”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Anyway!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
All the best!
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Searched for my roll number.
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…
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I looked around me
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not go back to my home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
But, then it hit me hard.
Dropped them
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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).
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).”
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Keep your ego aside.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It is almost impossible.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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.
The batch sizes were huge!
I vividly remember that evening.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Found an empty bench..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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.