Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 01:47
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…
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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Anyway!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Cleared multiple of them
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not go back to my home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Found an empty bench..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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And..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Keep your ego aside.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And entered the park.
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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.
“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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Searched for my roll number.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, I had not made it.
I vividly remember that evening.
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 was constantly staring into the ground
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
All the best!
“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 looked around me
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Your credentials do not matter!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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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I was alone in Delhi back then
But, then it hit me hard.
“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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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.