Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:12
All achievers in their own way.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
All the best!
“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).”
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was constantly staring into the ground
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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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Keep your ego aside.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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…
And entered the park.
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I vividly remember that evening.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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And, I had not made it.
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not go back to my home.
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).
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But, then it hit me hard.
I looked around me
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Searched for my roll number.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Dropped them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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.
I was alone in Delhi back then
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The batch sizes were huge!
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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“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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Anyway!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It is almost impossible.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.