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

Last Updated: 26.06.2025 00:05

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

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

Your credentials do not matter!

All achievers in their own way.

Had strong anxiety, heart palpitations, headaches and fear randomly over twin flame presence, 20 mins later he didnt acknowledge me saw a photo of a girl on the back of his phone faced up. Assume it was a new gf. Was this a warning of seperation?

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

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

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I did not go back to my home.

Anyway!

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

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But, then it hit me hard.

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

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

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

Worked for a marketing agency

Found an empty bench..

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

All the best!

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

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

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…

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

Dropped them

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

Searched for my roll number.

“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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Keep your ego aside.

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

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

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

I looked around me

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).

I vividly remember that evening.

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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.

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

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

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I was constantly staring into the ground

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.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

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

“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.”

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

It is almost impossible.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

Cleared multiple of them

And..

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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And entered the park.

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.

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.