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

Last Updated: 27.06.2025 04:22

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Anyway!

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

What explanations do flat earthers have for the shape of our planet? If they do not have any, why should their opinions on this topic be considered credible?

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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And entered the park.

All achievers in their own way.

I vividly remember that evening.

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“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 did not go back to my home.

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

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

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

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

I looked around me

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

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on 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).

Searched for my roll number.

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Keep your ego aside.

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All the best!

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

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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Cleared multiple of them

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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 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.

It is almost impossible.

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

Dropped them

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

But, then it hit me hard.

And, I had not made it.

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

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.

The batch sizes were huge!

Found an empty bench..

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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

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

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

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

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

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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 was constantly staring into the ground

“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 was alone in Delhi back then

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Worked for a marketing agency

And..