Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:30
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
All achievers in their own way.
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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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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).”
“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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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…
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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All the best!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I vividly remember that evening.
Cleared multiple of them
And entered the park.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
But, then it hit me hard.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It is almost impossible.
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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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Dropped them
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I looked around me
Worked for a marketing agency
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I did not go back to my home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Anyway!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Found an empty bench..
And..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Searched for my roll number.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Keep your ego aside.
The batch sizes were huge!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, I had not made it.
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).