Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 06:26
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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And..
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
I vividly remember that evening.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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But, then it hit me hard.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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And, I had not made 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).”
I looked around 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.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Dropped them
Searched for my roll number.
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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Found an empty bench..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And entered the park.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Keep your ego aside.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Your credentials do not matter!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cleared multiple of them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
The batch sizes were huge!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I did not go back to my home.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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).
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It is almost impossible.
.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
All achievers in their own way.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Anyway!
I was constantly staring into the ground
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!