Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 08:33
“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.”
Dropped them
“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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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I vividly remember that evening.
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Found an empty bench..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
The batch sizes were huge!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Cleared multiple of them
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over 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.
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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).
All the best!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Anyway!
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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!
Keep your ego aside.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I looked around me
But, then it hit me hard.
And..
Searched for my roll number.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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).”
I was constantly staring into the ground
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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…
And, I had not made it.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It is almost impossible.
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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 did not go back to my home.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.