Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:25
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
What would happen if the Earth stopped spinning for one minute?
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
All achievers in their own way.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cleared multiple of them
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
But, then it hit me hard.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was constantly staring into the ground
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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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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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I looked around me
Searched for my roll number.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Anyway!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Dropped them
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And entered the park.
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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?”
“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.”
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Found an empty bench..
I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It is almost impossible.
Keep your ego aside.
And, I had not made it.
“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).”
The batch sizes were huge!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“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.”
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.
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).
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I did not go back to my home.
Your credentials do not matter!
All the best!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And..