Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:55
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, I had not made it.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.”
Dropped them
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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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Anyway!
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
All the best!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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?”
I did not go back to my home.
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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Searched for my roll number.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
The batch sizes were huge!
But, then it hit me hard.
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Found an empty bench..
I looked around me
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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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And entered the park.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I vividly remember that evening.
All achievers in their own way.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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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 cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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).
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Keep your ego aside.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was alone in Delhi back then
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It is almost impossible.
Your credentials do not matter!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.