Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 09:59
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
The batch sizes were huge!
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Searched for my roll number.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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All achievers in their own way.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“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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I looked around me
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, I had not made it.
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Keep your ego aside.
But, then it hit me hard.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I did not go back to my home.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Found an empty bench..
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Dropped them
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And entered the park.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It is almost impossible.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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).”
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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Your credentials do not matter!
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..
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).
“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.”
Cleared multiple of them
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All the best!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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 alone in Delhi back then
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I vividly remember that evening.
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.
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Anyway!
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