Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 07:58

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