Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 00:30
I looked around me
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Found an empty bench..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
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And, I had not made it.
Anyway!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I did not go back to my home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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The batch sizes were huge!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Cleared multiple of them
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“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).”
But, then it hit me hard.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
All achievers in their own way.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And entered the park.
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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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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 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.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Your credentials do not matter!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Searched for my roll number.
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.
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…
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Keep your ego aside.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And..
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I vividly remember that evening.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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All the best!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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).
Dropped them