Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 01:57
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And entered the park.
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Searched for my roll number.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Found an empty bench..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Anyway!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Keep your ego aside.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And..
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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).
“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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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, I had not made it.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not go back to my home.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It is almost impossible.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Dropped them
All the best!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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.
The batch sizes were huge!
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
But, then it hit me hard.
I vividly remember that evening.
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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…
I looked around me
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.