Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:50
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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And..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I did not go back to my home.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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.
And, I had not made it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was constantly staring into the ground
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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All achievers in their own way.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Searched for my roll number.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Keep your ego aside.
Worked for a marketing agency
“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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“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 move for the next 30 minutes..
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was alone in Delhi back then
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I looked around me
And entered the park.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
The batch sizes were huge!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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.
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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…
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Found an empty bench..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I vividly remember that evening.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
But, then it hit me hard.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It is almost impossible.
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).
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Dropped them
All the best!
Anyway!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Cleared multiple of them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.