Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 06:57
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Your credentials do not matter!
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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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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I did not go back to my home.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
All the best!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
All achievers in their own way.
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And, I had not made it.
I looked around me
I vividly remember that evening.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Found an empty bench..
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).
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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“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).”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Anyway!
The batch sizes were huge!
Keep your ego aside.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Searched for my roll number.
And..
Dropped them
It is almost impossible.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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 exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Cleared multiple of them
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And entered the park.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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…
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.