Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 07:10
“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 looked around me
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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.
Searched for my roll number.
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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.
But, then it hit me hard.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I vividly remember that evening.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I did not go back to my home.
Dropped them
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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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Anyway!
Your credentials do not matter!
All the best!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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).
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
The batch sizes were huge!
And entered the park.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And..
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Keep your ego aside.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Found an empty bench..
“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.
Cleared multiple of them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It is almost impossible.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.