Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 01:59

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