Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 12:24
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Found an empty bench..
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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.
How many Russians really understand the state they live in?
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, I had not made it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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The batch sizes were huge!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
All achievers in their own way.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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).
“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.”
“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).”
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It is almost impossible.
And..
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I looked around me
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Searched for my roll number.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Keep your ego aside.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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?”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
But, then it hit me hard.
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…
Has a psychic ever made a crazy prediction that turned out to be true?
And entered the park.
Dropped them
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cleared multiple of them
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not go back to my home.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Anyway!
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I vividly remember that evening.
“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.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Your credentials do not matter!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
All the best!