Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 01:47
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
But, then it hit me hard.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I looked around me
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Searched for my roll number.
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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).
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Anyway!
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…
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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).”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Dropped them
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And, I had not made it.
Cleared multiple of them
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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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!
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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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I did not go back to my home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I vividly remember that evening.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And..
It is almost impossible.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
All the best!
“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.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Found an empty bench..
I was constantly staring into the ground
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Your credentials do not matter!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And entered the park.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
All achievers in their own way.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
The batch sizes were huge!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”