Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 15:20
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
The batch sizes were huge!
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not go back to my home.
And entered the park.
Were any US Generals hurt or killed yesterday in Damascus, Syria, yesterday 5/9/24?
But, then it hit me hard.
It is almost impossible.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Keep your ego aside.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Found an empty bench..
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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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Anyway!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Searched for my roll number.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Worked for a marketing agency
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I vividly remember that evening.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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).”
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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 constantly staring into the ground
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Dropped them
“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.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I looked around me
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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…
And..
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, 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.”
All achievers in their own way.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was alone in Delhi back then
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All the best!
And, I had not made it.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.