Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 00:10
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Anyway!
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I did not go back to my home.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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But, then it hit me hard.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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).
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Dropped them
And, I had not made it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It is almost impossible.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
All the best!
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Searched for my roll number.
And..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Your credentials do not matter!
All achievers in their own way.
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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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And entered the park.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I looked around me
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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).”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I vividly remember that evening.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Keep your ego aside.
Cleared multiple of them
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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…
Found an empty bench..
The batch sizes were huge!
“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.”