Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 05:40
“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).”
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.
“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.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not go back to my home.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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All achievers in their own way.
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It is almost impossible.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Keep your ego aside.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
And..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Cleared multiple of them
But, then it hit me hard.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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.
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)
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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And, I had not made it.
Anyway!
I looked around me
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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…
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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)
Dropped them
I was constantly staring into the ground
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Your credentials do not matter!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
All the best!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Found an empty bench..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
The batch sizes were huge!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Searched for my roll number.
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And entered the park.