Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 01:18
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
But, then it hit me hard.
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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).”
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I vividly remember that evening.
I did not go back to my home.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Cleared multiple of them
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It is almost impossible.
And..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
Found an empty bench..
Dropped them
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Searched for my roll number.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I looked around me
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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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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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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.
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).
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Anyway!
Keep your ego aside.
All the best!
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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The batch sizes were huge!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was constantly staring into the ground
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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…
“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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And entered the park.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, I had not made it.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.