Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:50
But, then it hit me hard.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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?”
Searched for my roll number.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on 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).”
I looked around me
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
All achievers in their own way.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I vividly remember that evening.
Dropped them
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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…
Keep your ego aside.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Anyway!
Found an empty bench..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Cleared multiple of them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
All the best!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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).
It is almost impossible.
The batch sizes were huge!
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I did not go back to my home.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And entered the park.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, I had not made it.