Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 05:26
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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…
Anyway!
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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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Searched for my roll number.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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 looked around me
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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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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 constantly staring into the ground
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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And entered the park.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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But, then it hit me hard.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And..
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I did not go back to my home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All the best!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.
All achievers in their own way.
Dropped them
Your credentials do not matter!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
The batch sizes were huge!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Found an empty bench..
“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).”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Cleared multiple of them
It is almost impossible.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I vividly remember that evening.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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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.
Keep your ego aside.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, I had not made it.