Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 01:15
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Worked for a marketing agency
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…
And, I had not made it.
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And..
The batch sizes were huge!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
Searched for my roll number.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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And entered the park.
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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?”
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I looked around me
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Found an empty bench..
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.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Dropped them
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It is almost impossible.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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).
But, then it hit me hard.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Cleared multiple of them
Anyway!
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.
I was alone in Delhi back then
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All achievers in their own way.
All the best!
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.
I did not go back to my home.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Keep your ego aside.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Your credentials do not matter!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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).”
I vividly remember that evening.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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.”