Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 16:21
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And entered the park.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Anyway!
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“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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I vividly remember that evening.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
It is almost impossible.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Your credentials do not matter!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Dropped them
And, I had not made it.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Searched for my roll number.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Found an empty bench..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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).
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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.”
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, then it hit me hard.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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…
The batch sizes were huge!
I looked around me
And..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was alone in Delhi back then
All the best!
I did not go back to my home.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Cleared multiple of them
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!