Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 02:16
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
But, then it hit me hard.
And entered the park.
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“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).”
“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.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I vividly remember that evening.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
It is almost impossible.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, I had not made it.
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Found an empty bench..
Your credentials do not matter!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Anyway!
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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 its own way of humbling you.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not go back to my home.
And..
The batch sizes were huge!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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 was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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 the best!
All achievers in their own way.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I looked around me
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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Keep your ego aside.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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.”
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).
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Searched for my roll number.
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.”
Dropped them
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.