Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 04:28
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I looked around me
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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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Searched for my roll number.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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).”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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.”
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I vividly remember that evening.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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And..
Keep your ego aside.
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 was alone in Delhi back then
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
What’s your idea of the perfect Saturday night?
But, then it hit me hard.
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, I had not made it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Cleared multiple of them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Anyway!
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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.”
All the best!
It is almost impossible.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Your credentials do not matter!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
All achievers in their own way.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
The batch sizes were huge!
Worked for a marketing agency
Found an empty bench..
I did not go back to my home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Dropped them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..