Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 00:33
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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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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But, then it hit me hard.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Is it okay for me to wear girls’ underwear?
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I vividly remember that evening.
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 lasted approximately 10 months.
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It is almost impossible.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And..
“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).”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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.”
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.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Your credentials do not matter!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Keep your ego aside.
Dropped them
Would you let your partner cheat on you every now and again?
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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All the best!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I looked around me
And, I had not made it.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And entered the park.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All achievers in their own way.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Found an empty bench..
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.
I did not go back to my home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cleared multiple of them
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Searched for my roll number.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.”
The batch sizes were huge!
Anyway!
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).