Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 02:55
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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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.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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.
And entered the park.
“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 vividly remember that evening.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Dropped them
Keep your ego aside.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I looked around me
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Anyway!
Searched for my roll number.
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).
Why am I sweating so much when I try to do anything?
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Cleared multiple of them
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
The batch sizes were huge!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
All achievers in their own way.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was constantly staring into the ground
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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).”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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 did not go back to my home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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And, I had not made it.
Your credentials do not matter!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
But, then it hit me hard.
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…
It is almost impossible.
Found an empty bench..
All the best!
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.