Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 03:05
Cleared multiple of them
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Anyway!
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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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Found an empty bench..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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And, I had not made it.
Worked for a marketing agency
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Keep your ego aside.
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All the best!
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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.”
Searched for my roll number.
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 crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Your credentials do not matter!
All achievers in their own way.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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And..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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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).”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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).
But, then it hit me hard.
The batch sizes were huge!
I looked around me
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not go back to my home.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And entered the park.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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…
I vividly remember that evening.
Dropped them
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It is almost impossible.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.