Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 07:04
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Cleared multiple of them
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.
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?”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
But, then it hit me hard.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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All achievers in their own way.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Dropped them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, I had not made it.
I looked around me
Anyway!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I vividly remember that evening.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It is almost impossible.
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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.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
The batch sizes were huge!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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…
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I did not go back to my home.
Searched for my roll number.
And entered the park.
And..
Keep your ego aside.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All the best!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Your credentials do not matter!
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Found an empty bench..
“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.”