Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 03:16
Anyway!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Searched for my roll number.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I did not go back to my home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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).
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Your credentials do not matter!
“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).”
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Worked for a marketing agency
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
All achievers in their own way.
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It is almost impossible.
Dropped them
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
The batch sizes were huge!
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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.
All the best!
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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But, then it hit me hard.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And entered the park.
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…
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I looked around me
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Cleared multiple of them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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.
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Found an empty bench..
And, I had not made it.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Keep your ego aside.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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 vividly remember that evening.