Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 02:12
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And..
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But, then it hit me hard.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Found an empty bench..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Your credentials do not matter!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do 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).”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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.
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All the best!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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 was constantly staring into the ground
All achievers in their own way.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Anyway!
I did not go back to my home.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I vividly remember that evening.
Dropped them
Searched for my roll number.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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…
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).
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And entered the park.
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Cleared multiple of them
The batch sizes were huge!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It is almost impossible.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Keep your ego aside.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I looked around me
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was alone in Delhi back then