Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 04:17
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Found an empty bench..
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“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.”
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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And..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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Anyway!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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).
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I was constantly staring into the ground
It is almost impossible.
I looked around me
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I did not go back to my home.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Keep your ego aside.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Dropped them
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, I had not made it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And entered the park.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Searched for my roll number.
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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…
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All the best!
“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).”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Your credentials do not matter!
The batch sizes were huge!
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Cleared multiple of them
All achievers in their own way.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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