Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 06:16
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Your credentials do not matter!
I did not go back to my home.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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All the best!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
The batch sizes were huge!
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I was constantly staring into the ground
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I looked around me
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I vividly remember that evening.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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But, then it hit me hard.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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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Keep your ego aside.
Cleared multiple of them
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Found an empty bench..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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.”
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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“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.”
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.
Et expedita consequatur quam et.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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).”
Dropped them
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, I had not made it.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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).
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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.
Anyway!
It is almost impossible.
Searched for my roll number.
All achievers in their own way.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And entered the park.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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…