Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 10:36
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I looked around me
And..
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And entered the park.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, I had not made it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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“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.”
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).
I was alone in Delhi back then
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I did not go back to my home.
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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).”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
All the best!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Dropped them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Searched for my roll number.
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I vividly remember that evening.
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Your credentials do not matter!
It is almost impossible.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Anyway!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Found an empty bench..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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But, then it hit me hard.
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…
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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The batch sizes were huge!
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.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.
Cleared multiple of them
All achievers in their own way.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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.”
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.
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.