Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 04:29
And, I had not made it.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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All achievers in their own way.
The batch sizes were huge!
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.
Dropped them
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Anyway!
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Keep your ego aside.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And entered the park.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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).”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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And..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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All the best!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Found an empty bench..
Your credentials do not matter!
“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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I looked around me
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I vividly remember that evening.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It is almost impossible.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Cleared multiple of them
I did not go back to my home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
But, then it hit me hard.
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Searched for my roll number.