UPSC Preparation: How Tough is the IAS Exam?

As you would know, the UPSC preliminary exam is the main first step to your IAS dreams but it's taken by lakhs of Indians every year. If you make it through, then you can proceed with the UPSC mains exam which is the first obstacle of the toughest exam in the whole world. This exam is the only way to qualify for an interview with UPSC. Fewer people pass than get jobs in Indian service, so only a small percentage are successful. In this article learn about how tough is the IAS Exam for UPSC preparation.

After considering those points, this article will try to answer the fundamental question that has been on the minds of many candidates. You can find more information on the IAS exam in this link:

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Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

A lot of candidates consider the IAS examination to be one of the toughest exams in India as it has only a very low pass percentage. Besides this, there is a huge syllabus that needs to be covered along with a variety of topics. If you want more information, you can check the UPSC schedule. And not only are you tested on your knowledge, but your writing is also a skill that's tested at the IAS. Once you get through with the written tests (Prelims and Mains), you face the IAS interview/personality test where they assess your "overall personality". Although this makes the IAS exam seem really difficult to crack, getting a score like these other exams is not an impossible task. Lots of people in India have succeeded in competitions similar to IAS like CAT and JEE.

See more about the UPSC exam pattern here.

Exam UPSC CSE IIT/JEE CAT
Full form Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Exam Indian Institute of Technology/Joint Entrance Exam Common Admission Test
Purpose Recruitment into Indian civil services Admission into IITs Admission into IIMs and other B-schools (for MBA)
Eligibility Graduate Std. XII Graduate
Number of attempts 6 (for general category) 2 Unlimited
Number of exams 3 rounds (2 papers in prelims + 9 papers in mains + interview) 1 1
Number of exams 3 rounds (2 papers in prelims + 9 papers in mains + interview) 1 1
Number appeared 11.52 lakh (2022) 7,69,589 (2021-2022) 2.31 Lakh (2021)
Number qualified 13,090 (2022) 2,50,000 (2021-2022) 53000 (2021)
Number of seats 1,022 2,50,000 (2021-2022) 53000 (2021)
Success rate (per 1000 candidates) 1.9 67 22.9

The table compares the IAS exam with other competitive exams in India like IIT/JEE and the CAT.

Conclusion

The IAS exam has the lowest success rate according to the table, but we cannot compare all of them with each other. Each one requires its own set of attributes, domain knowledge and skills to clear. But what cannot be disputed is that the UPSC civil services examination is a comprehensive one when you take into account the challenges faced by the candidates, and also the amount of time it takes to prepare for much. However, it has to be said that diligence, planning and dedication go a long way. It's important to listen to your gut and prepare for the exam thoroughly. Don't be discouraged by competition or the scale of the exam, don't give up. It is important to keep your thoughts clear and focused when you are preparing for the exam.