Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 22.06.2025 11:05
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“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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Keep your ego aside.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Your credentials do not matter!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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?”
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.
All the best!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
The batch sizes were huge!
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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“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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Searched for my roll number.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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And, I had not made it.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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 constantly staring into the ground
“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.”
But, then it hit me hard.
I did not go back to my home.
I looked around me
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Found an empty bench..
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It is almost impossible.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And..
I vividly remember that evening.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Dropped them
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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