Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:47
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Found an empty bench..
The batch sizes were huge!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I looked around me
I vividly remember that evening.
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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I was constantly staring into the ground
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).
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Searched for my roll number.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Your credentials do not matter!
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
But, then it hit me hard.
All achievers in their own way.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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And, I had not made it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Anyway!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It is almost impossible.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
All the best!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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And..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Dropped them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Keep your ego aside.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Worked for a marketing agency
I did not go back to my home.
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…
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And entered the park.
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 we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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, 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.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Cleared multiple of them