Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:36
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It is almost impossible.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
All achievers in their own way.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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).”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Nemo cumque quis qui velit unde nihil.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
What do you do to make yourself sleep early?
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Dropped them
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.
“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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All the best!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
But, then it hit me hard.
And entered the park.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I vividly remember that evening.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Worked for a marketing agency
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Cleared multiple of them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
The batch sizes were huge!
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Found an empty bench..
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.
And..
“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.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Keep your ego aside.
And, I had not made it.
“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.”
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Anyway!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Searched for my roll number.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Your credentials do not matter!
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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I looked around me
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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