Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 00:51
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I did not go back to my home.
All the best!
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And..
I looked around me
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I vividly remember that evening.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Cleared multiple of them
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Anyway!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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).
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Your credentials do not matter!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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The batch sizes were huge!
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Found an empty bench..
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But, then it hit me hard.
Keep your ego aside.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And entered the park.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
And, I had not made it.
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.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Dropped them
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 was constantly staring into the ground
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was alone in Delhi back then
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It is almost impossible.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Searched for my roll number.