Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 05:27
The batch sizes were huge!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
When was the first time you felt discriminated against because you were female?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I vividly remember that evening.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Your credentials do not matter!
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.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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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.”
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
But, then it hit me hard.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not go back to my home.
Searched for my roll number.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Dropped them
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.
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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 -
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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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 looked around me
And..
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Keep your ego aside.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Cleared multiple of them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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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…
And entered the park.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
All achievers in their own way.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Found an empty bench..
“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.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
All the best!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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).”
I was alone in Delhi back then
Anyway!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, I had not made it.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It is almost impossible.
Worked for a marketing agency
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams