Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:19
The batch sizes were huge!
Anyway!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, I had not made it.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Your credentials do not matter!
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
All the best!
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I did not go back to my home.
And..
Found an empty bench..
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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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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.
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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.”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Worked for a marketing agency
I was alone in Delhi back then
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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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But, then it hit me hard.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And entered the park.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Cleared multiple of them
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I vividly remember that evening.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Dropped them
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Searched for my roll number.
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…
I looked around me
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
All achievers in their own way.
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Keep your ego aside.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It is almost impossible.
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.