Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 07:20
I vividly remember that evening.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Dropped them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
All the best!
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.
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).
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Your credentials do not matter!
Found an empty bench..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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And, I had not made it.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Keep your ego aside.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was constantly staring into the ground
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And entered the park.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It is almost impossible.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cleared multiple of them
I looked around me
I did not go back to my home.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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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…
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Searched for my roll number.
“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.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Anyway!
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
But, then it hit me hard.
“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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And..
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All achievers in their own way.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
The batch sizes were huge!