Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:00
Dropped them
It is almost impossible.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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).
Found an empty bench..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Anyway!
And, I had not made it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I looked around me
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Searched for my roll number.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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And..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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.”
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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.”
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.
“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).”
Cleared multiple of them
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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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 vividly remember that evening.
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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Your credentials do not matter!
And entered the park.
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Keep your ego aside.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
But, then it hit me hard.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not go back to my home.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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.