Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 01:02

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