Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 21.06.2025 12:30
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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But, then it hit me hard.
.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It is almost impossible.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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And entered the park.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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Your credentials do not matter!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Searched for my roll number.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I vividly remember that evening.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Quidem dolorum id soluta eius id maxime quas.
I looked around me
I did not go back to my home.
And..
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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).
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was alone in Delhi back then
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
All the best!
The batch sizes were huge!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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).”
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.
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.
“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.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Keep your ego aside.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Found an empty bench..
Anyway!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, I had not made it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Cleared multiple of them
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…
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Dropped them
.
All achievers in their own way.
“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, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Worked for a marketing agency
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.