Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:18
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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.
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And entered the park.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Found an empty bench..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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.
Dropped them
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Your credentials do not matter!
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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 crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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Cleared multiple of them
The batch sizes were huge!
I looked around me
All the best!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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).
Keep your ego aside.
And, I had not made it.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Searched for my roll number.
But, then it hit me hard.
And..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
It is almost impossible.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Anyway!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I did not go back to my home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I vividly remember that evening.