Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 17:10
I did not go back to my home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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).”
All the best!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I looked around me
The batch sizes were huge!
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Anyway!
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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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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Found an empty bench..
All achievers in their own way.
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Keep your ego aside.
Searched for my roll number.
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.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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But, then it hit me hard.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Worked for a marketing agency
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It is almost impossible.
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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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I vividly remember that evening.
Dropped them
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And entered the park.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And..
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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…
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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And, I had not made it.
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.
Cleared multiple of them
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”