Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 04:16
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).
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And..
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I was alone in Delhi back then
Cleared multiple of them
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, I had not made it.
And entered the park.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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I vividly remember that evening.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
All achievers in their own way.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
But, then it hit me hard.
Your credentials do not matter!
Searched for my roll number.
Dropped them
“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.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I looked around me
.
I did not go back to my home.
Keep your ego aside.
Found an empty bench..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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…
It is almost impossible.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Anyway!