Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 22.06.2025 06:35
Searched for my roll number.
“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.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I did not go back to my home.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I looked around me
Anyway!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
But, then it hit me hard.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I vividly remember that evening.
All the best!
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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).
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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?
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And entered the park.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Dropped them
It is almost impossible.
The batch sizes were huge!
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Found an empty bench..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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…
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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).”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, I had not made it.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And..
Cleared multiple of them
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.
Your credentials do not matter!
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..