Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 11:54
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Dropped them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And entered the park.
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I looked around me
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I vividly remember that evening.
Anyway!
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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?”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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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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).
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All the best!
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Found an empty bench..
Your credentials do not matter!
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Searched for my roll number.
The batch sizes were huge!
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And..
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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).”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
.
Cleared multiple of them
But, then it hit me hard.
.
It is almost impossible.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I did not go back to my home.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
And, I had not made it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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 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.”
Keep your ego aside.