Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 09:36
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Searched for my roll number.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And entered the park.
I looked around me
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Dropped them
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 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.
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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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I vividly remember that evening.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
All achievers in their own way.
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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.”
Cleared multiple of them
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Your credentials do not matter!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
The batch sizes were huge!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Keep your ego aside.
“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).”
Worked for a marketing agency
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It is almost impossible.
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.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, I had not made it.
But, then it hit me hard.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I did not go back to my home.
Found an empty bench..
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And..
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.
Anyway!
All the best!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.