Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:55
I vividly remember that evening.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Dropped them
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I looked around me
I was alone in Delhi back then
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
“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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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
All achievers in their own way.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
But, then it hit me hard.
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It is almost impossible.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Keep your ego aside.
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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.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And entered the park.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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.”
And..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Your credentials do not matter!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Worked for a marketing agency
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was constantly staring into the ground
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
All the best!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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…
The batch sizes were huge!
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Found an empty bench..
I did not go back to my home.
Searched for my roll number.
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.
Cleared multiple of them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Anyway!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)