Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 01:21
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Cleared multiple of them
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Dropped them
But, then it hit me hard.
Anyway!
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The batch sizes were huge!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Have you ever secretly watched someone while they were doing something private?
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I did not go back to my home.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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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…
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Found an empty bench..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
And entered the park.
And, I had not made it.
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I looked around me
“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).”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
All achievers in their own way.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.
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).
It is almost impossible.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I vividly remember that evening.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
All the best!
Searched for my roll number.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Worked for a marketing agency
Your credentials do not matter!