Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 05:01
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…
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Searched for my roll number.
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Dropped them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Found an empty bench..
I did not go back to my home.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
The batch sizes were huge!
Keep your ego aside.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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“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).”
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I looked around me
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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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?”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
But, then it hit me hard.
And, I had not made it.
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
All the best!
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I vividly remember that evening.
Cleared multiple of them
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.”
And entered the park.
It is almost impossible.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And..
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.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Your credentials do not matter!
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).