Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 01:52
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cleared multiple of them
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was alone in Delhi back then
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
If you could instantly cancel one social norm, what would it be?
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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All achievers in their own way.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Anyway!
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I vividly remember that evening.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, I had not made it.
“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.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
The batch sizes were huge!
And entered the park.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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I did not go back to my home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And..
Dropped them
Searched for my roll number.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“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).”
It is almost impossible.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Keep your ego aside.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Worked for a marketing agency
I looked around me
Your credentials do not matter!
All the best!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
But, then it hit me hard.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Found an empty bench..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.