Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:43

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