Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 10:19
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And..
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Worked for a marketing agency
But, then it hit me hard.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Searched for my roll number.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
.
Cleared multiple of them
All the best!
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It is almost impossible.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Keep your ego aside.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I looked around me
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Your credentials do not matter!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
.
“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).”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Anyway!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Dropped them
“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.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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).
All achievers in their own way.
And entered the park.
And, I had not made it.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I did not go back to my home.
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 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.
Found an empty bench..
The batch sizes were huge!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I vividly remember that evening.