Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 07:26
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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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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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).
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I was alone in Delhi back then
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Searched for my roll number.
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Your credentials do not matter!
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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And, I had not made it.
“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.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was constantly staring into the ground
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
But, then it hit me hard.
Anyway!
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And entered the park.
I vividly remember that evening.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It is almost impossible.
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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.
Dropped them
Keep your ego aside.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I did not go back to my home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
All achievers in their own way.
Cleared multiple of them
Found an empty bench..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for 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.”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
All the best!
“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).”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
The batch sizes were huge!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Worked for a marketing agency
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It lasted approximately 10 months.