Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 02:59
“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.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It is almost impossible.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Cleared multiple of them
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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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 did not go back to my home.
I looked around me
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Your credentials do not matter!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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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).
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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But, then it hit me hard.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
Dropped them
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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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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, I had not made it.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
How do you deal with neighbors who are always telling you what to do?
I was alone in Delhi back then
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was constantly staring into the ground
What is your daily motivation and does it work?
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I vividly remember that evening.
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And entered the park.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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…
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
All the best!
Searched for my roll number.
“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.”
All achievers in their own way.
The batch sizes were huge!
And..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Keep your ego aside.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
“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).”
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.
Anyway!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.