Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 01:17
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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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.”
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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Dropped them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Searched for my roll number.
How about learn C sharp at 2024?
And entered the park.
It is almost impossible.
I looked around me
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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.
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I vividly remember that evening.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I was alone in Delhi back then
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Anyway!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
But, then it hit me hard.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All the best!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Found an empty bench..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Keep your ego aside.
Cleared multiple of them
And, I had not made it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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.”
And..
The batch sizes were huge!
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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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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 did not go back to my home.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Your credentials do not matter!
“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).”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..