Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 07:25
I was constantly staring into the ground
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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And entered the park.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Found an empty bench..
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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.”
All the best!
And..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Non est eum facere impedit aut dignissimos tempora.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Searched for my roll number.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I vividly remember that evening.
Cleared multiple of them
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I looked around me
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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).
Keep your ego aside.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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And, I had not made it.
“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).”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
But, then it hit me hard.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Your credentials do not matter!
The batch sizes were huge!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It is almost impossible.
.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was alone in Delhi back then
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Dropped 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…
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Anyway!
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 its own way of humbling you.
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.
All achievers in their own way.