Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 12:40
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And..
All the best!
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Searched for my roll number.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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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.”
Cleared multiple of them
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Worked for a marketing agency
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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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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…
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Anyway!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Found an empty bench..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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All achievers in their own way.
I vividly remember that evening.
It is almost impossible.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I looked around me
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Keep your ego aside.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.
“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 entered the park.
I did not go back to my home.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
But, then it hit me hard.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, I had not made it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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).”
Dropped them
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Your credentials do not matter!
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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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
The batch sizes were huge!
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).