Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:43
“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).”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Found an empty bench..
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Keep your ego aside.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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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).
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Dropped them
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I looked around me
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…
“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.”
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
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.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I vividly remember that evening.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
It is almost impossible.
Anyway!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And entered the park.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not go back to my home.
Cleared multiple of them
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
But, then it hit me hard.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, I had not made it.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
The batch sizes were huge!
And..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
All the best!
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)