Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 05:11
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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And entered the park.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“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.”
And, I had not made it.
Your credentials do not matter!
I did not go back to my home.
All achievers in their own way.
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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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I looked around me
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was alone in Delhi back then
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Cleared multiple of them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Found an empty bench..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
But, then it hit me hard.
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).
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Keep your ego aside.
Worked for a marketing agency
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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).”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was constantly staring into the ground
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Anyway!
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…
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
The batch sizes were huge!
Searched for my roll number.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I vividly remember that evening.
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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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Dropped them
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.
And..
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