Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 17:04
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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But, then it hit me hard.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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…
Searched for my roll number.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, I had not made it.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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It is almost impossible.
Keep your ego aside.
I vividly remember that evening.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Found an empty bench..
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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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).”
All the best!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Hic perferendis in et impedit quo.
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!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Cleared multiple of them
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I looked around 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.”
Anyway!
I did not go back to my home.
“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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
All achievers in their own way.
Your credentials do not matter!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And..
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).
And entered the park.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
The batch sizes were huge!
I was alone in Delhi back then
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.