Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 23:52
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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But, then it hit me hard.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Keep your ego aside.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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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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…
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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.”
All the best!
It is almost impossible.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And..
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.
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Found an empty bench..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Anyway!
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The batch sizes were huge!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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).
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not go back to my home.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Your credentials do not matter!
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And, I had not made it.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And entered the park.
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 alone in Delhi back then
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Searched for my roll number.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I vividly remember that evening.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Dropped them
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Cleared multiple of them
I looked around me
All achievers in their own way.
I was constantly staring into the ground