Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 11:03
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I vividly remember that evening.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I was alone in Delhi back then
But, then it hit me hard.
Cleared multiple of them
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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.”
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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The batch sizes were huge!
.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
All achievers in their own way.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Found an empty bench..
Anyway!
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It is almost impossible.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And entered the park.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I looked around me
Searched for my roll number.
Dropped them
.
Keep your ego aside.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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.”
I did not go back to my home.
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.
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Your credentials do not matter!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.