Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 06:37
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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“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).”
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Searched for my roll number.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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.”
Dropped them
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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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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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I vividly remember that evening.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Found an empty bench..
“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.”
Keep your ego aside.
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…
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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The batch sizes were huge!
It is almost impossible.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not go back to my home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Your credentials do not matter!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And..
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Anyway!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, I had not made it.
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
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I looked around me
And entered the park.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
But, then it hit me hard.
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
All the best!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -