Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 00:29
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And entered the park.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I did not go back to my home.
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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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.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Found an empty bench..
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I vividly remember that evening.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
It is almost impossible.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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…
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Keep your ego aside.
Searched for my roll number.
Anyway!
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Cleared multiple of them
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
All the best!
Dropped them
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And..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for 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.”
The batch sizes were huge!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And, I had not made it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Your credentials do not matter!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I looked around 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.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
But, then it hit me hard.
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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).”