Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:16
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).
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Anyway!
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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).”
I was constantly staring into the ground
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Cleared multiple of them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And..
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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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
The batch sizes were huge!
All achievers in their own way.
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“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.”
“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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Keep your ego aside.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I looked around me
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
All the best!
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I was alone in Delhi back then
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over 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.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Worked for a marketing agency
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, I had not made it.
“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.”
But, then it hit me hard.
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.
It is almost impossible.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Searched for my roll number.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I vividly remember that evening.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Found an empty bench..
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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…
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Your credentials do not matter!
I did not go back to my home.
And entered the park.
Dropped them
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.