Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

Last Updated: 03.07.2025 01:19

Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

And entered the park.

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.

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 my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.

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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.

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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.

This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.

“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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It lasted approximately 10 months.

It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.

And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.

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I looked around me

I was constantly staring into the ground

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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)

Found an empty bench..

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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It is almost impossible.

The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.

Searched for my roll number.

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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?

I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.

I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

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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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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!

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And, I had not made it.

Anyway!

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.

There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.

The batch sizes were huge!

Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!

I vividly remember that evening.

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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -

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.

But, then it hit me hard.

If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.

“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

I did not go back to my home.

2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

And..

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

“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.”

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Your credentials do not matter!

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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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?”

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

Dropped them

All the best!

Cleared multiple of them

All achievers in their own way.

Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.

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.

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).