Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 02:25
“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.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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…
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I looked around me
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I vividly remember that evening.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I did not go back to my home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Found an empty bench..
And entered the park.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Your credentials do not matter!
It is almost impossible.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, I had not made it.
Cleared multiple of them
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Worked for a marketing agency
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All achievers in their own way.
“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).”
All the best!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was constantly staring into the ground
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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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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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
The batch sizes were huge!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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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“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.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Anyway!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Keep your ego aside.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
Searched for my roll number.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And..
But, then it hit me hard.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Dropped them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!