Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 23:59
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
But, then it hit me hard.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Found an empty bench..
I looked around me
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
All achievers in their own way.
I vividly remember that evening.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Dropped them
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It is almost impossible.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Worked for a marketing agency
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Keep your ego aside.
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And..
“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.”
“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.”
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
What is the best case of “You just picked a fight with the wrong person” that you've witnessed?
“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, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
All the best!
Your credentials do not matter!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Anyway!
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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).
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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…
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And entered the park.
I was alone in Delhi back then
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
The batch sizes were huge!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
And, I had not made it.
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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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Searched for my roll number.
.
I did not go back to my home.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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.
Cleared multiple of them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”