Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 01:53
It is almost impossible.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
All the best!
But, then it hit me hard.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Keep your ego aside.
And, I had not made it.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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“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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Found an empty bench..
“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).”
Anyway!
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not go back to my home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Worked for a marketing agency
Dropped them
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Searched for my roll number.
“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.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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And..
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.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Your credentials do not matter!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Why would a person always be so tired?
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I looked around me
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I vividly remember that evening.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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).
Cleared multiple of them
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And entered the park.
The batch sizes were huge!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was constantly staring into the ground
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…
All achievers in their own way.