Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 02:44
And..
Searched for my roll number.
I vividly remember that evening.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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.
The batch sizes were huge!
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Found an empty bench..
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Your credentials do not matter!
Why am I always so tired, no matter how much I sleep?
All the best!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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Keep your ego aside.
Dropped them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, I had not made it.
And entered the park.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“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.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I looked around me
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
All achievers in their own way.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
But, then it hit me hard.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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).”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Worked for a marketing agency
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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).
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was constantly staring into the ground
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It is almost impossible.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Anyway!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Cleared multiple of them