Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 03:08
Keep your ego aside.
But, then it hit me hard.
It is almost impossible.
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I vividly remember that evening.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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All achievers in their own way.
And, I had not made it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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Found an empty bench..
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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.”
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I looked around me
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cleared multiple of them
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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).”
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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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I did not go back to my home.
When you have seven hours to kill, what should one do?
Searched for my roll number.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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And entered the park.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
And..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over 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.
I was constantly staring into the ground
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“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!
The batch sizes were huge!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Dropped them
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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…
Anyway!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
All the best!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.