Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 05:02
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, I had not made it.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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And entered the park.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Cleared multiple of them
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Searched for my roll number.
I did not go back to my home.
All the best!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Keep your ego aside.
Dropped them
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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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
The batch sizes were huge!
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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Anyway!
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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…
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Found an empty bench..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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It is almost impossible.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was alone in Delhi back then
But, then it hit me hard.
I looked around me
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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.”
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?
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I vividly remember that evening.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“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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