Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 15:41
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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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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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It is almost impossible.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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“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.”
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Your credentials do not matter!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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…
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
What do you do when your family doesn’t care about you?
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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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).
Keep your ego aside.
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I vividly remember that evening.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Dropped them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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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Anyway!
Searched for my roll number.
All the best!
I was constantly staring into the ground
But, then it hit me hard.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cleared multiple of them
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, I had not made it.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And entered the park.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
“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).”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I looked around me
And..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
The batch sizes were huge!
I did not go back to my home.
I was alone in Delhi back then