Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 13:13
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Cleared multiple of them
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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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.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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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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)
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
.
I looked around me
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…
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Your credentials do not matter!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And entered the park.
What does the Bible say about the Antichrist? How will we know when he arrives on the scene?
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Dropped them
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
All achievers in their own way.
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It is almost impossible.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
All the best!
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.
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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“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).”
Keep your ego aside.
Searched for my roll number.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I vividly remember that evening.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
But, then it hit me hard.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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).
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not go back to my home.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was constantly staring into the ground
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
The batch sizes were huge!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, I had not made it.
I was alone in Delhi back then
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Found an empty bench..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.