Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 03:14
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I vividly remember that evening.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Your credentials do not matter!
I did not go back to my home.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And, I had not made it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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 was alone in Delhi back then
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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Anyway!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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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)
Dropped them
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
But, then it hit me hard.
It is almost impossible.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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The batch sizes were huge!
And entered the park.
I looked around me
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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.”
“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).”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Cleared multiple of them
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Searched for my roll number.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.