Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 02:54
It is almost impossible.
I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
How can you maintain self-control?
But, then it hit me hard.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Found an empty bench..
I was constantly staring into the ground
And..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Searched for my roll number.
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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Cleared multiple of them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Your credentials do not matter!
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Anyway!
“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.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Dropped them
All the best!
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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The batch sizes were huge!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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).”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Keep your ego aside.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I did not go back to my home.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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 looked around me
And entered the park.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, I had not made it.