Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 08:53
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was constantly staring into the ground
It is almost impossible.
Dropped them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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?”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Your credentials do not matter!
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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.
Cleared multiple of them
But, then it hit me hard.
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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).
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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And entered the park.
I did not go back to my home.
Keep your ego aside.
Anyway!
.
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.
.
Searched for my roll number.
I looked around me
It lasted approximately 10 months.
All the best!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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…
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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.”
All achievers in their own way.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
The batch sizes were huge!
Found an empty bench..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And..
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Worked for a marketing agency
“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).”
And, I had not made it.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I vividly remember that evening.