Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 05:03
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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.
“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.”
“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.”
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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The batch sizes were huge!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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And, I had not made it.
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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 was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And entered the park.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Anyway!
Searched for my roll number.
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It is almost impossible.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And..
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
All the best!
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Found an empty bench..
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…
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
But, then it hit me hard.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I vividly remember that evening.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I did not go back to my home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I looked around me
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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Your credentials do not matter!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Dropped them
Cleared multiple of them
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Keep your ego aside.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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).”