Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 01:49
“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.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Anyway!
Keep your ego aside.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was alone in Delhi back then
But, then it hit me hard.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not go back to my home.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Your credentials do not matter!
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…
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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All achievers in their own way.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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And..
Searched for my roll number.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Dropped them
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I looked around me
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It is almost impossible.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And entered the park.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Cleared multiple of them
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
The batch sizes were huge!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I vividly remember that evening.
“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.”
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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.
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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).”
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.
All the best!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Worked for a marketing agency
And, I had not made it.
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).
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.