Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 03:38
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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But, then it hit me hard.
Cleared multiple of them
And, I had not made it.
Dropped them
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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…
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And..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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The batch sizes were huge!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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All achievers in their own way.
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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“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).”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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).
And entered the park.
I looked around me
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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.
I did not go back to my home.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Searched for my roll number.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I vividly remember that evening.
It is almost impossible.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Anyway!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Worked for a marketing agency
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Your credentials do not matter!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Found an empty bench..
I was constantly staring into the ground
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.