Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:16
Found an empty bench..
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
But, then it hit me hard.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
Cleared multiple of them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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).”
Searched for my roll number.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Keep your ego aside.
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I did not go back to my home.
Dropped them
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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…
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I looked around me
“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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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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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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.”
All the best!
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
All achievers in their own way.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
My ex moved on so fast. How can I overcome the pain?
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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The batch sizes were huge!
And..
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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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
It is almost impossible.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And entered the park.
And, I had not made it.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was constantly staring into the ground
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Anyway!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I vividly remember that evening.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.