Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 00:47
Searched for my roll number.
It is almost impossible.
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Dropped them
I looked around 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.
Keep your ego aside.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I was alone in Delhi back then
And..
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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And entered the park.
All the best!
But, then it hit me hard.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I did not go back to my home.
Worked for a marketing agency
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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 gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cleared multiple of them
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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…
Found an empty bench..
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And, I had not made it.
The batch sizes were huge!
Your credentials do not matter!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Anyway!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I vividly remember that evening.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.