Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:03
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Keep your ego aside.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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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.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
The batch sizes were huge!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
All achievers in their own way.
Found an empty bench..
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Dropped them
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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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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It is almost impossible.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
All the best!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And entered the park.
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Your credentials do not matter!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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).”
And, I had not made it.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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But, then it hit me hard.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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.”
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I was alone in Delhi back then
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over 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).
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Anyway!
I looked around me
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I did not go back to my home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I vividly remember that evening.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cleared multiple of them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Searched for my roll number.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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