Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 01:13
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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 entered the park.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I vividly remember that evening.
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Found an empty bench..
And..
Anyway!
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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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Searched for my roll number.
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.
Cleared multiple of them
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I looked around me
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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).
And, I had not made it.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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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).”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All the best!
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But, then it hit me hard.
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The batch sizes were huge!
I did not go back to my home.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Dropped them
It is almost impossible.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.