Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 12:43
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Dropped them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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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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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I did not go back to my home.
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The batch sizes were huge!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It is almost impossible.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Anyway!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Cleared multiple of them
Worked for a marketing agency
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I vividly remember that evening.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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And entered the park.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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).”
But, then it hit me hard.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Searched for my roll number.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I looked around me
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And..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Your credentials do not matter!
Keep your ego aside.
All the best!
Found an empty bench..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, I had not made it.
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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, 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.”
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.
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).
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.