Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:07
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Anyway!
And entered the park.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Searched for my roll number.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Cleared multiple of them
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
The batch sizes were huge!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
All achievers in their own way.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
If atheists are so positive that there is no God, where is their proof that He does not exist?
Keep your ego aside.
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
All the best!
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
But, then it hit me hard.
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was alone in Delhi back then
Found an empty bench..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I looked around me
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I did not go back to my home.
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.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It is almost impossible.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Your credentials do not matter!
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).
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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, I had not made it.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Dropped them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..