Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 02:33
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Why can’t my wife just accept the fact that I’m going to cheat?
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
All the best!
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was constantly staring into the ground
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Searched for my roll number.
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All achievers in their own way.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I looked around me
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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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 was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I vividly remember that evening.
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.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
The batch sizes were huge!
How can I get over a break up?
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It is almost impossible.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, I had not made it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Anyway!
I was alone in Delhi back then
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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…
Dropped them
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cleared multiple of them
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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).
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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.
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Your credentials do not matter!
And..
Keep your ego aside.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I did not go back to my home.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Found an empty bench..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.