Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 05:53
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…
Cleared multiple of them
Your credentials do not matter!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It is almost impossible.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
All achievers in their own way.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Anyway!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was constantly staring into the ground
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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And, I had not made it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I looked around me
But, then it hit me hard.
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“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.”
And entered the park.
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.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Keep your ego aside.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Dropped them
“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.”
I did not go back to my home.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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).
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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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The batch sizes were huge!
Found an empty bench..
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All the best!
And..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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).”
Searched for my roll number.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I vividly remember that evening.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.