Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:16
“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).”
Anyway!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Cleared multiple of them
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Your credentials do not matter!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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It is almost impossible.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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.”
I vividly remember that evening.
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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Searched for my roll number.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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.”
And, I had not made it.
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Found an empty bench..
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 alone in Delhi back then
The batch sizes were huge!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
But, then it hit me hard.
Dropped them
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And entered the park.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Keep your ego aside.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All the best!
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I looked around me
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All achievers in their own way.
I did not go back to my home.
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…
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And..
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).
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”