Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:21
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.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And..
“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).”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, I had not made it.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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…
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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Your credentials do not matter!
It is almost impossible.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Found an empty bench..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
But, then it hit me hard.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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.”
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was alone in Delhi back then
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I vividly remember that evening.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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).
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Keep your ego aside.
All achievers in their own way.
All the best!
Dropped them
And entered the park.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Anyway!
I looked around me
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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“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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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
The batch sizes were huge!
I did not go back to my home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Searched for my roll number.