Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 03:14
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
How do I deal with my annoying little kids?
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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The batch sizes were huge!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Your credentials do not matter!
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And entered the park.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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 was constantly staring into the ground
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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And..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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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Cleared multiple of them
“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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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Dropped them
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Anyway!
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
All the best!
And, I had not made it.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I vividly remember that evening.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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It is almost impossible.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I looked around me
I did not go back to my home.
But, then it hit me hard.
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Found an empty bench..
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…
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Keep your ego aside.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.