Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:49
I did not go back to my home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Found an empty bench..
.
It is almost impossible.
And entered the park.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Searched for my roll number.
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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.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was constantly staring into the ground
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
All the best!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Anyway!
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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.”
Keep your ego aside.
And, I had not made it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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).
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I vividly remember that evening.
The batch sizes were huge!
Dropped them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
But, then it hit me hard.
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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Cleared multiple of them
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Your credentials do not matter!
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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All achievers in their own way.
I looked around me
“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).”