Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:14
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It is almost impossible.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Searched for my roll number.
Sit deserunt in iusto aut praesentium fugiat fugit.
All achievers in their own way.
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.
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.
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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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Found an empty bench..
Anyway!
All the best!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
Quae illo minus voluptatum fugiat ea quaerat qui.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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).
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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).”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And..
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, I had not made it.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cleared multiple of them
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I did not go back to my home.
But, then it hit me hard.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I looked around me
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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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…
Keep your ego aside.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Your credentials do not matter!
And entered the park.
Dropped them
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I vividly remember that evening.
The batch sizes were huge!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”