Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 13:40
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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.
Keep your ego aside.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
All achievers in their own way.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
But, then it hit me hard.
Dropped them
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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.
Found an empty bench..
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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The batch sizes were huge!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
All the best!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Cleared multiple of them
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Anyway!
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.
“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.”
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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…
I looked around me
Your credentials do not matter!
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Searched for my roll number.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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).”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, I had not made it.
And..
I was constantly staring into the ground
And entered the park.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It is almost impossible.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I vividly remember that evening.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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).
I did not go back to my home.