Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 04:33
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Worked for a marketing agency
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Dropped them
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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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).”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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…
It is almost impossible.
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“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.”
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Searched for my roll number.
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Found an empty bench..
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And..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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And, I had not made it.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was constantly staring into the ground
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
All the best!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
All achievers in their own way.
Keep your ego aside.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not go back to my home.
But, then it hit me hard.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I vividly remember that evening.
Your credentials do not matter!
Anyway!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And entered the park.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I looked around me
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
The batch sizes were huge!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cleared multiple of them
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.