Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 23:52
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It is almost impossible.
The batch sizes were huge!
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was alone in Delhi back then
All achievers in their own way.
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“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.”
Anyway!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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I looked around me
I did not go back to my home.
All the best!
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Keep your ego aside.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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).
And, I had not made it.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Dropped them
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Your credentials do not matter!
Cleared multiple of them
Were you ever in love with your teacher?
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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.
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 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.”
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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Worked for a marketing agency
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Searched for my roll number.
And..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Found an empty bench..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..