Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 07:26
“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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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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.
I vividly remember that evening.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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It is almost impossible.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
Your credentials do not matter!
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
But, then it hit me hard.
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Found an empty bench..
I looked around 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…
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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).
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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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).”
The batch sizes were huge!
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Searched for my roll number.
All the best!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“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.
Cleared multiple of them
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Anyway!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I did not go back to my home.
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Dropped them
I was constantly staring into the ground
And entered the park.
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..
And, I had not made it.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Keep your ego aside.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.