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

Last Updated: 27.06.2025 02:23

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

“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, I had not made it.

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

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All achievers in their own way.

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

But, then it hit me hard.

What are the differences between fuzzy, intuitionistic, and paraconsistent logic? Which one is considered the most useful and why?

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

“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).”

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

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

How do I become mentally strong?

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

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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I did not go back to my home.

I was alone in Delhi back then

“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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And..

Dropped them

It is almost impossible.

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And entered the park.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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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.

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

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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.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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Anyway!

Found an empty bench..

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

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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

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

All the best!

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

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

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

I looked around me

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

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

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..

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

Keep your ego aside.

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

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

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

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

Cleared multiple of them

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.

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

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

Your credentials do not matter!

The batch sizes were huge!

Worked for a marketing agency

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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 vividly remember that evening.

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