Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 02:46
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
At what stage in your life did you realize, "No, I can't do this any more" and walk out? Why?
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, I had not made it.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
But, then it hit me hard.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Your credentials do not matter!
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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…
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All achievers in their own way.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not go back to my 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.”
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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I vividly remember that evening.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Anyway!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It is almost impossible.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I looked around me
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Worked for a marketing agency
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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).
The batch sizes were huge!
Dropped them
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Searched for my roll number.
Found an empty bench..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
All the best!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And entered the park.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Keep your ego aside.
Cleared multiple of them
I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
And..
“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).”