Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 06:14
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And entered the park.
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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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Anyway!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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The batch sizes were huge!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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.”
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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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Cleared multiple of them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I looked around me
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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Dropped them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I did not go back to my home.
.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Keep your ego aside.
“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 vividly remember that evening.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It is almost impossible.
Found an empty bench..
All the best!
And, I had not made it.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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.
Your credentials do not matter!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
All achievers in their own way.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
But, then it hit me hard.
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…
Searched for my roll number.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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