Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 04:09
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I vividly remember that evening.
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…
But, then it hit me hard.
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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.
Cleared multiple of them
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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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I was alone in Delhi back then
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, I had not made it.
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All the best!
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All achievers in their own way.
“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 did not go back to my home.
“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 constantly staring into the ground
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Keep your ego aside.
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It is almost impossible.
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Found an empty bench..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
The batch sizes were huge!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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.
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).
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.
Your credentials do not matter!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Anyway!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Searched for my roll number.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I looked around me
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And entered the park.
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