Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 02:44
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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Searched for my roll number.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
All the best!
The batch sizes were huge!
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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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
But, then it hit me hard.
And entered the park.
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I looked around me
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back 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.”
Worked for a marketing agency
I was alone in Delhi back then
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, I had not made it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Dropped them
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Anyway!
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Found an empty bench..
Your credentials do not matter!
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Cleared multiple of them
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Keep your ego aside.
I vividly remember that evening.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It is almost impossible.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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).”
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…
“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, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I did not go back to my home.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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).
All achievers in their own way.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was constantly staring into the ground
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.