Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 08:13
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, I had not made it.
Keep your ego aside.
“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).”
Dropped them
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Searched for my roll number.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
All achievers in their own way.
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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?”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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.
It is almost impossible.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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).
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I looked around me
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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.”
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Found an empty bench..
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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…
But, then it hit me hard.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And entered the park.
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.
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not go back to my home.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Anyway!
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.
Your credentials do not matter!
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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cleared multiple of them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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.”
The batch sizes were huge!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
All the best!
And..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.