Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 00:18
I did not go back to my home.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And entered the park.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Your credentials do not matter!
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“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 we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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And..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, I had not made it.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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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Anyway!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I vividly remember that evening.
Dropped them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
The batch sizes were huge!
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
All the best!
I was alone in Delhi back then
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was constantly staring into the ground
It is almost impossible.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
But, then it hit me hard.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cleared multiple of them
Found an empty bench..
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…
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).
I looked around me
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Searched for my roll number.
All achievers in their own way.