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

Last Updated: 22.06.2025 09:31

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

I did not go back to my home.

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

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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 an element of probability that no one can predict.

“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).”

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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…

I was alone in Delhi back then

And..

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Dropped them

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

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

“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.”

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

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

And entered the park.

I looked around me

Why can't my adopted sister accept she is not part of my family because she isn't related? Why can't she stop calling my parents mum and dad?

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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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).

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

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

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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.

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I vividly remember that evening.

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

It is almost impossible.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I was constantly staring into the ground

But, then it hit me hard.

Your credentials do not matter!

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

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

Anyway!

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.

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

The batch sizes were huge!

Keep your ego aside.

Found an empty bench..

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

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

Worked for a marketing agency

Cleared multiple of them

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

And, I had not made it.

Searched for my roll number.

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

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

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