Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 04:54
And..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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But, then it hit me hard.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Dropped them
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All achievers in their own way.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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And entered the park.
“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.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, I had not made it.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Keep your ego aside.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Anyway!
Worked for a marketing agency
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.
I'm 29. I have wasted 7 years for government exam preparation. What should I do?
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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?”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I did not go back to my home.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Searched for my roll number.
Found an empty bench..
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I vividly remember that evening.
I looked around me
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It is almost impossible.
Your credentials do not matter!
All the best!
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).
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was constantly staring into the ground
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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…
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
The batch sizes were huge!
“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).”
Cleared multiple of them
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
It lasted approximately 10 months.