Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:39
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.
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…
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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But, then it hit me hard.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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Dropped them
I was alone in Delhi back then
Anyway!
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“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 constantly staring into the ground
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Cleared multiple of them
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I did not go back to my home.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
All the best!
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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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).
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Searched for my roll number.
It is almost impossible.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Found an empty bench..
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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I vividly remember that evening.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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And entered the park.
All achievers in their own way.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
“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.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, I had not made it.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Your credentials do not matter!
I looked around me
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
The batch sizes were huge!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Keep your ego aside.