Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 20:13
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It is almost impossible.
And..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Searched for my roll number.
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All achievers in their own way.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Cleared multiple of them
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
“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.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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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The batch sizes were huge!
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Your credentials do not matter!
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And entered the park.
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And, I had not made it.
Found an empty bench..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
But, then it hit me hard.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I vividly remember that evening.
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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?”
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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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Anyway!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Keep your ego aside.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
All the best!
Dropped them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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).”
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.
I did not go back to my home.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I looked around 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).
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams