Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 11:22
And, I had not made it.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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And entered the park.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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
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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.
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I looked around me
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Your credentials do not matter!
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I was constantly staring into the ground
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
The batch sizes were huge!
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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 crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I vividly remember that evening.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Anyway!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Found an empty bench..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It is almost impossible.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not go back to my home.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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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…
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Dropped them
Searched for my roll number.
But, then it hit me hard.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.