Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 00:52
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Cleared multiple of them
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Anyway!
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Dropped them
Searched for my roll number.
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…
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“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.”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I looked around me
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And entered the park.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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And, I had not made it.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
But, then it hit me hard.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I did not go back to my home.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
All the best!
And..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It is almost impossible.
I vividly remember that evening.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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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).
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All achievers in their own way.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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, 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.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Keep your ego aside.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
The batch sizes were huge!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
Found an empty bench..
“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).”
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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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