Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 02:35
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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.”
And..
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Keep your ego aside.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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.
Searched for my roll number.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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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).”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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Dropped them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It is almost impossible.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
All the best!
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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…
Worked for a marketing agency
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, I had not made it.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Cleared multiple of them
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
But, then it hit me hard.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I did not go back to my home.
Your credentials do not matter!
I was constantly staring into the ground
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
All achievers in their own way.
And entered the park.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
The batch sizes were huge!
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.
“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.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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 vividly remember that evening.
I looked around me
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..
Anyway!
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.