Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 04:13
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I looked around me
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Dropped them
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I vividly remember that evening.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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).
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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Searched for my roll number.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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).”
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But, then it hit me hard.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It is almost impossible.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I did not go back to my home.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
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All the best!
The batch sizes were huge!
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.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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And, I had not made it.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Found an empty bench..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Cleared multiple of them
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…
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Keep your ego aside.
Your credentials do not matter!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And entered the park.
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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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.”