Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 04:41
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I looked around me
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
What is the lowest probability event you have personally witnessed?
And, I had not made it.
Keep your ego aside.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And entered the park.
“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!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Anyway!
All the best!
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All achievers in their own way.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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.
Searched for my roll number.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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.
I vividly remember that evening.
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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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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…
But, then it hit me hard.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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).
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Cleared multiple of them
Found an empty bench..
The batch sizes were huge!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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).”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I did not go back to my home.
“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.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Dropped them
It is almost impossible.