Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 01:49
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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Your credentials do not matter!
I vividly remember that evening.
I looked around me
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It is almost impossible.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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I was alone in Delhi back then
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Found an empty bench..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
But, then it hit me hard.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Searched for my roll number.
And entered the park.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Keep your ego aside.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Worked for a marketing agency
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.
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…
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Cleared multiple of them
All achievers in their own way.
Anyway!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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“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.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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).
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Dropped them
I was constantly staring into the ground
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
The batch sizes were huge!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back 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 did not go back to my home.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“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).”
All the best!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, I had not made it.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.