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

Last Updated: 28.06.2025 10:13

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

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

Why does my narcissistic ex told me that he f*cked and sleep with other woman and then at the end says that it also happened because of me?

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

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

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

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

“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, 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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Your credentials do not matter!

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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…

All the best!

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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All achievers in their own way.

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

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

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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.”

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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I was constantly staring into the ground

Searched for my roll number.

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Anyway!

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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I looked around me

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

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But, then it hit me hard.

It is almost impossible.

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.

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And entered the park.

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.

Cleared multiple of them

Dropped them

I did not go back to my home.

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

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

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

And, I had not made it.

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).

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

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

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

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

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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.

And..

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Found an empty bench..

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

Keep your ego aside.

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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I vividly remember that evening.