Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 20:22
It is almost impossible.
Cleared multiple of them
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.
Searched for my roll number.
Dropped them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Found an empty bench..
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was alone in Delhi back then
All the best!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
All achievers in their own way.
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).
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And entered the park.
“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).”
I looked around me
But, then it hit me hard.
“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.”
I did not go back to my home.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, I had not made it.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The batch sizes were huge!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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“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.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And..
Keep your ego aside.
Anyway!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Your credentials do not matter!
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…
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I vividly remember that evening.
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