Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 00:32
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I looked around me
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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It is almost impossible.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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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And, I had not made it.
Cleared multiple of them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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But, then it hit me hard.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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The batch sizes were huge!
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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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I did not go back to my home.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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).
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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.
Found an empty bench..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Your credentials do not matter!
“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).”
And entered the park.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Anyway!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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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.
And..
I vividly remember that evening.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Dropped them