Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 07:11
“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.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, I had not made it.
I did not go back to my home.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And entered the park.
But, then it hit me hard.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Found an empty bench..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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The batch sizes were huge!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Dropped them
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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“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).”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Cleared multiple of them
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I looked around me
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Your credentials do not matter!
“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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“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.”
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.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
Searched for my roll number.
It is almost impossible.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I vividly remember that evening.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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).