Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 04:09
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
The batch sizes were huge!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not go back to my home.
.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I vividly remember that evening.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Found an empty bench..
I was alone in Delhi back then
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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 looked around me
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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?”
Cleared multiple of them
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, I had not made it.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Anyway!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
All the best!
“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.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Searched for my roll number.
“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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Your credentials do not matter!
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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Dropped them
Keep your ego aside.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It is almost impossible.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And entered the park.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
But, then it hit me hard.
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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..