Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 04:19
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Dropped them
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.
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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?”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Found an empty bench..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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.
I vividly remember that evening.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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And, I had not made it.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And entered the park.
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The batch sizes were huge!
I did not go back to my home.
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It is almost impossible.
Cleared multiple of them
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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.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I looked around me
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
All the best!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
But, then it hit me hard.
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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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Anyway!
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Searched for my roll number.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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…
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Keep your ego aside.