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Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

Last Updated: 23.06.2025 04:27

Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.

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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.

“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.

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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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And..

Cleared multiple of them

“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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.

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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.

Keep your ego aside.

And, I had not made it.

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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.

I did not go back to my home.

All the best!

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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.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -

Searched for my roll number.

The batch sizes were huge!

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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.

“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”

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But, then it hit me hard.

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Dropped them

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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).”

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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).

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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.

I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.

Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!

This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

And entered the park.

“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.

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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.

2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

In case you are wondering, how did my story end?

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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..

If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.

I was constantly staring into the ground

All achievers in their own way.

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…

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

I looked around me

Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!

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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.

I was alone in Delhi back then

In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.

And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.

It is almost impossible.

The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.

Anyway!

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

Your credentials do not matter!

I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.

I vividly remember that evening.

Found an empty bench..