Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 00:57
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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The batch sizes were huge!
Searched for my roll number.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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“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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Dropped them
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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And entered the park.
Cleared multiple of them
“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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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It is almost impossible.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I looked around me
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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.
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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.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I vividly remember that evening.
And, I had not made it.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Keep your ego aside.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
But, then it hit me hard.
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).
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.
“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).”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not go back to my home.
And..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Anyway!
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…
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was constantly staring into the ground
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All the best!
Found an empty bench..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.