Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 08:12
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.
“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.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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And, I had not made it.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It is almost impossible.
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But, then it hit me hard.
Your credentials do not matter!
All the best!
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Found an empty bench..
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was constantly staring into the ground
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Cleared multiple of them
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And entered the park.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I looked around me
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).
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…
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The batch sizes were huge!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not go back to my home.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Dropped them
“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).”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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.”
I vividly remember that evening.
And..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Searched for my roll number.
“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.
Anyway!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Keep your ego aside.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
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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It lasted approximately 10 months.