Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 03:33
Dropped them
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Cleared multiple of them
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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…
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.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Found an empty bench..
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
“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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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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).”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Searched for my roll number.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Anyway!
All the best!
But, then it hit me hard.
And entered the park.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I vividly remember that evening.
And, I had not made it.
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The batch sizes were huge!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not go back to my home.
It is almost impossible.
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I looked around me
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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.