Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 01:17
But, then it hit me hard.
“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.”
Dropped them
It is almost impossible.
“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.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Can you tell me something about yourself?
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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).
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Anyway!
I did not go back to my home.
“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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And, I had not made it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Found an empty bench..
How or where can I get any kind of books online for free?
Keep your ego aside.
And..
And entered the park.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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…
Worked for a marketing agency
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Searched for my roll number.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
All the best!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I looked around me
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All achievers in their own way.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Your credentials do not matter!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
The batch sizes were huge!
I vividly remember that evening.
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.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cleared multiple of them