Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 06:21
I vividly remember that evening.
Worked for a marketing agency
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Keep your ego aside.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Cleared multiple of them
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It is almost impossible.
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Anyway!
“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).”
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…
“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.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
But, then it hit me hard.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And..
I did not go back to my home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
All achievers in their own way.
“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.”
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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).
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I looked around me
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, I had not made it.
Searched for my roll number.
And entered the park.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Found an empty bench..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
The batch sizes were huge!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Your credentials do not matter!
Dropped them
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All the best!