Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:28
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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 was alone in Delhi back then
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).
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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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.
All achievers in their own way.
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But, then it hit me hard.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
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Your credentials do not matter!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
All the best!
The batch sizes were huge!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Dropped them
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Searched for my roll number.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Found an empty bench..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, I had not made it.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And entered the park.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Anyway!
“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.”
And..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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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It is almost impossible.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“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).”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I looked around me
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cleared multiple of them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I did not go back to my home.
I vividly remember that evening.
Keep your ego aside.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)