Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 03:08
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, I had not made it.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Searched for my roll number.
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Worked for a marketing agency
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
All the best!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I did not go back to my home.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Your credentials do not matter!
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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 vividly remember that evening.
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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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Dropped them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I looked around me
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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.”
Found an empty bench..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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).”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
But, then it hit me hard.
And entered the park.
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.
Anyway!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
The batch sizes were huge!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.
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It is almost impossible.
All achievers in their own way.
“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.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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.