Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 04:50
It is almost impossible.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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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.”
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Keep your ego aside.
Anyway!
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And..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I looked around me
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All the best!
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I did not go back to my home.
Searched for my roll number.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Dropped them
Cleared multiple of them
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I vividly remember that evening.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Found an empty bench..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, I had not made it.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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“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).”
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).
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.
The batch sizes were huge!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And entered the park.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
All achievers in their own way.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
But, then it hit me hard.
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.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Your credentials do not matter!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”