Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 17:24
And, I had not made it.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
All the best!
I vividly remember that evening.
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Keep your ego aside.
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Dropped them
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cleared multiple of them
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And..
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I looked around me
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Anyway!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Searched for my roll number.
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It is almost impossible.
And entered the park.
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Found an empty bench..
But, then it hit me hard.
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.
The batch sizes were huge!
“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.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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.
Your credentials do not matter!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I did not go back to my home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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…
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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.”