Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 22.06.2025 06:06
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Your credentials do not matter!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Searched for my roll number.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Dropped them
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I looked around me
Cleared multiple of them
And entered the park.
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I vividly remember that evening.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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And, I had not made it.
And..
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“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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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, 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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But, then it hit me hard.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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.
Found an empty bench..
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
The batch sizes were huge!
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).
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Why cant I stop thinking about counsellor between sessions?
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
All the best!
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Worked for a marketing agency
.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Keep your ego aside.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Anyway!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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.”
All achievers in their own way.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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 was constantly staring into the ground
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I did not go back to my home.
It is almost impossible.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”