Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 13:55
And..
Found an empty bench..
I was constantly staring into the ground
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Cleared multiple of them
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Keep your ego aside.
I looked around me
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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.
And, I had not made it.
“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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It is almost impossible.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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.
Your credentials do not matter!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I vividly remember that evening.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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.”
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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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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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I did not go back to my home.
All the best!
The batch sizes were huge!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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.
And entered the park.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
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.
Anyway!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“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, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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…
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Searched for my roll number.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Dropped them
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.