Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 23:53
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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 did not go back to my home.
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…
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I vividly remember that evening.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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).
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Keep your ego aside.
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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Found an empty bench..
But, then it hit me hard.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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).”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Cleared multiple of them
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It is almost impossible.
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.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, I had not made it.
All the best!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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.”
Anyway!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I looked around 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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Your credentials do not matter!
The batch sizes were huge!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Searched for my roll number.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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.”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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And entered the park.
All achievers in their own way.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Dropped them