Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 01:59
Dropped them
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…
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Found an empty bench..
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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).
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Your credentials do not matter!
Anyway!
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.
All the best!
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, I had not made it.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It is almost impossible.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I vividly remember that evening.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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And..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
The batch sizes were huge!
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.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I looked around me
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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.”
But, then it hit me hard.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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).”
All achievers in their own way.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not go back to my home.
Cleared multiple of them
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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And entered the park.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Keep your ego aside.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Searched for my roll number.
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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.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.