Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 00:44
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, I had not made it.
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…
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Your credentials do not matter!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
But, then it hit me hard.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
The batch sizes were huge!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I did not go back to my home.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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And..
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I vividly remember that evening.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Found an empty bench..
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All the best!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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 was constantly staring into the ground
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
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).
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Searched for my roll number.
“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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Anyway!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cleared multiple of them
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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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All achievers in their own way.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And entered the park.
Keep your ego aside.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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 looked around me
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It is almost impossible.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..