Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 05:29
I was constantly staring into the ground
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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?”
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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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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And entered the park.
Cleared multiple of them
The batch sizes were huge!
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…
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I did not go back to my home.
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).
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Anyway!
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I vividly remember that evening.
“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.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Searched for my roll number.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Keep your ego aside.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Dropped them
It is almost impossible.
“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).”
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 crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Found an empty bench..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, I had not made it.
Worked for a marketing agency
Your credentials do not matter!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I looked around me
But, then it hit me hard.
And..