Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 15:23
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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…
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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).
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And entered the park.
.
Why am I not attracted to masculine men? Why do I like more feminine attributes on a man?
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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 crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I vividly remember that evening.
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!
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Dropped them
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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 did not go back to my home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Your credentials do not matter!
Searched for my roll number.
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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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Found an empty bench..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“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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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And..
“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).”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
The batch sizes were huge!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
But, then it hit me hard.
All the best!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I looked around me
I was constantly staring into the ground
Keep your ego aside.
And, I had not made it.
Anyway!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cleared multiple of them
It is almost impossible.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
All achievers in their own way.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.