Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 04:47
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Your credentials do not matter!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And entered the park.
Cleared multiple of them
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“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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“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.”
Searched for my roll number.
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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The batch sizes were huge!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I looked around me
Found an empty bench..
Dropped them
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
All the best!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Eos iste et tenetur sunt rerum eligendi.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I did not go back to my home.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Worked for a marketing agency
And..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All achievers in their own way.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
But, then it hit me hard.
Keep your ego aside.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I vividly remember that evening.
Anyway!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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).”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It is almost impossible.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, I had not made it.