Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 01:23
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And entered the park.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It is almost impossible.
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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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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?”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I looked around me
Found an empty bench..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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“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.”
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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All the best!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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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I was alone in Delhi back then
Cleared multiple of them
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, I had not made it.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And..
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But, then it hit me hard.
Anyway!
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 did not go back to my home.
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).
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
The batch sizes were huge!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Searched for my roll number.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I vividly remember that evening.
Keep your ego aside.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Your credentials do not matter!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Dropped them
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..