Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 07:23

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