Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 10:42
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was alone in Delhi back then
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I looked around me
And entered the park.
Your credentials do not matter!
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, I had not made it.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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But, then it hit me hard.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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…
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Dropped them
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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 struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Anyway!
It is almost impossible.
Searched for my roll number.
And..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
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All achievers in their own way.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Found an empty bench..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I vividly remember that evening.
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, 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.”
“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.”
“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).”
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I did not go back to my home.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The batch sizes were huge!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Keep your ego aside.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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).