Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 12:39
Cleared multiple of them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Anyway!
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, I had not made it.
All the best!
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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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Dropped them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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All achievers in their own way.
Worked for a marketing agency
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Searched for my roll number.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I did not go back to my home.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
But, then it hit me hard.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I vividly remember that evening.
Your credentials do not matter!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And entered the park.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
The batch sizes were huge!
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.
Keep your ego aside.
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.
And..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was alone in Delhi back then
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I looked around me
It is almost impossible.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was constantly staring into the ground
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Found an empty bench..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -