Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 06:27
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And..
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I did not go back to my home.
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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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Cleared multiple of them
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Searched for my roll number.
I looked around 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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Keep your ego aside.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I vividly remember that evening.
Found an empty bench..
All achievers in their own way.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Dropped them
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And entered the park.
Worked for a marketing agency
But, then it hit me hard.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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).
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
The batch sizes were huge!
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.
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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And, I had not made it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Anyway!
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“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 was constantly staring into the ground
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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).”
All the best!
It is almost impossible.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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 lasted approximately 10 months.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.