Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 12:22
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I did not go back to my home.
Searched for my roll number.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It is almost impossible.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Found an empty bench..
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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.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Dropped them
Cleared multiple of them
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“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 alone in Delhi back then
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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The batch sizes were huge!
“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.”
Anyway!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I vividly remember that evening.
And entered the park.
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…
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.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
I looked around me
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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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).
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
But, then it hit me hard.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
All the best!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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.”
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.