Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 22.06.2025 01:57
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
But, then it hit me hard.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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.”
“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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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.
And..
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
The batch sizes were huge!
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I looked around me
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
.
.
Keep your ego aside.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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.
Anyway!
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Your credentials do not matter!
Dropped them
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I did not go back to my home.
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I vividly remember that evening.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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).”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
All the best!
I was alone in Delhi back then
It is almost impossible.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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).
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, I had not made it.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Searched for my roll number.
Found an empty bench..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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…
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And entered the park.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cleared multiple of them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!