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

Last Updated: 27.06.2025 12:04

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

Anyway!

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.

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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.”

I looked around me

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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

Dropped them

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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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.

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

Cleared multiple of them

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

Keep your ego aside.

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

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Found an empty bench..

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

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

When do you feel most peaceful ever?

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

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

And..

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

All the best!

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

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And, I had not made it.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

And entered the park.

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

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

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

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It is almost impossible.

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I did not go back to my home.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

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).

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

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

I vividly remember that evening.

Searched for my roll number.

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…

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

“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).”

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

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