Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 03:30
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Anyway!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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And entered the park.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
But, then it hit me hard.
“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.”
Searched for my roll number.
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Your credentials do not matter!
I was constantly staring into the ground
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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…
“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).”
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Dropped them
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I looked around me
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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And, I had not made it.
Keep your ego aside.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
I did not go back to my home.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was alone in Delhi back then
I vividly remember that evening.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Found an empty bench..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.”
All the best!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It is almost impossible.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
All achievers in their own way.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
The batch sizes were huge!
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.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.