Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 05:51
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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And, I had not made it.
.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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And entered the park.
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.”
All achievers in their own way.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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The batch sizes were huge!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Dropped them
I looked around me
It is almost impossible.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Your credentials do not matter!
Worked for a marketing agency
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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).”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Keep your ego aside.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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 vividly remember that evening.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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.”
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
But, then it hit me hard.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Found an empty bench..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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And..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Searched for my roll number.
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.
Anyway!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All the best!
I did not go back to my home.
Cleared multiple of them