Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 05:00
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).
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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.
I did not go back to my home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Searched for my roll number.
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.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Why do I sweat so much at the gym?
I looked around me
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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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).”
The batch sizes were huge!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Worked for a marketing agency
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
But, then it hit me hard.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It is almost impossible.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Cleared multiple of them
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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 the best!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
All achievers in their own way.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, I had not made it.
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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.”
And..
Dropped them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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…
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.
And entered the park.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Your credentials do not matter!
Found an empty bench..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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.
Anyway!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I vividly remember that evening.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Keep your ego aside.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.