Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 16:42
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Found an empty bench..
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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It is almost impossible.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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The batch sizes were huge!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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All achievers in their own way.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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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…
I looked around me
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.
I was alone in Delhi back then
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
All the best!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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).”
Anyway!
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Keep your ego aside.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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.
“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.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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).
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was constantly staring into the ground
Dropped them
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, I had not made it.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And entered the park.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
But, then it hit me hard.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Your credentials do not matter!
I vividly remember that evening.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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!
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I did not go back to my home.
Searched for my roll number.