Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 03:18
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Keep your ego aside.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was constantly staring into the ground
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Is it just me, or do we all hate Sasuke from Naruto?
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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“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).”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Your credentials do not matter!
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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.
And..
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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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Found an empty bench..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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“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 is almost impossible.
“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.”
Why do I sweat (mostly on face) when I eat usually spicy food?
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Cleared multiple of them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I did not go back to my home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
But, then it hit me hard.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, I had not made it.
Searched for my roll number.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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…
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Dropped them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I looked around me
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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).
All the best!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
The batch sizes were huge!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Anyway!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And entered the park.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I vividly remember that evening.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All achievers in their own way.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.