Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 08:43
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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But, then it hit me hard.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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).
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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And entered the park.
I did not go back to my home.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
All the best!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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All achievers in their own way.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Searched for my roll number.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cleared multiple of them
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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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.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Dropped them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It is almost impossible.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
The batch sizes were huge!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I vividly remember that evening.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Found an empty bench..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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.”
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I looked around me
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, I had not made it.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Your credentials do not matter!
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.
“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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Anyway!
Keep your ego aside.