Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 00:56
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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.”
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The batch sizes were huge!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cleared multiple of them
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
But, then it hit me hard.
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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).
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…
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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.
All achievers in their own way.
It is almost impossible.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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And, I had not made it.
Searched for my roll number.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And entered the park.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Keep your ego aside.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Anyway!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was alone in Delhi back then
I looked around me
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Your credentials do not matter!
Dropped them
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Found an empty bench..
“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.”
All the best!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not go back to my home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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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