Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 09:07
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, I had not made it.
Found an empty bench..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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But, then it hit me hard.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I did not go back to my home.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Searched for my roll number.
Cleared multiple of them
The batch sizes were huge!
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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?”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And entered the park.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It is almost impossible.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
All achievers in their own way.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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 was alone in Delhi back then
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Worked for a marketing agency
All the best!
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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.
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I looked around me
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Dropped them
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.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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…
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Keep your ego aside.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Your credentials do not matter!
And..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I vividly remember that evening.
Anyway!
“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.”