Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 15:11
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, I had not made it.
I looked around me
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).
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I did not go back to my home.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Searched for my roll number.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All achievers in their own way.
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Found an empty bench..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Your credentials do not matter!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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But, then it hit me hard.
And entered the park.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I vividly remember that evening.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Keep your ego aside.
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…
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Dropped them
Cleared multiple of them
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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And..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
All the best!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It is almost impossible.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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.
Anyway!
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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.
“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.”
“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).”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
The batch sizes were huge!
“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.”