Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 03:51
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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…
And..
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I vividly remember that evening.
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Anyway!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Keep your ego aside.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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).”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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).
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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All the best!
Dropped them
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I looked around me
Found an empty bench..
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Your credentials do not matter!
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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.”
Searched for my roll number.
The batch sizes were huge!
I did not go back to my home.
Worked for a marketing agency
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
But, then it hit me hard.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And entered the park.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It is almost impossible.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, I had not made it.
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Cleared multiple of them
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.