Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 05:30
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
But, then it hit me hard.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Dropped them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I did not go back to my home.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Worked for a marketing agency
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Cleared multiple of them
I was constantly staring into the ground
The batch sizes were huge!
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).
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Your credentials do not matter!
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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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, I had not made it.
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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.
“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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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!
All the best!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And entered the park.
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I vividly remember that evening.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Keep your ego aside.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was alone in Delhi back then
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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It is almost impossible.
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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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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.
Anyway!
Searched for my roll number.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And..
“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.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I looked around me
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”