Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 06:05
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I did not go back to my home.
“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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The batch sizes were huge!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Dropped them
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And..
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I looked around me
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
But, then it hit me hard.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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…
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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.”
Found an empty bench..
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Cleared multiple of them
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All the best!
And, I had not made it.
And entered the park.
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Searched for my roll number.
Keep your ego aside.
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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.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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).”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Anyway!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All achievers in their own way.
Your credentials do not matter!
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.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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).
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I vividly remember that evening.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It is almost impossible.