Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 00:03
And, I had not made it.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
But, then it hit me hard.
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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.”
The batch sizes were huge!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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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All achievers in their own way.
And entered the park.
And..
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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…
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 was alone in Delhi back then
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Keep your ego aside.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Your credentials do not matter!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Found an empty bench..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I did not go back to my home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Dropped them
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Anyway!
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I vividly remember that evening.
Cleared multiple of them
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Searched for my roll number.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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“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.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
All the best!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I looked around me
It is almost impossible.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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).