Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 05:29
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And entered the park.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Anyway!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
It is almost impossible.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Cleared multiple of them
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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And..
Worked for a marketing agency
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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).
Found an empty bench..
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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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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).”
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…
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“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 did not go back to my home.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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 looked around me
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Dropped them
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Searched for my roll number.
Keep your ego aside.
All achievers in their own way.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All the best!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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.”
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 crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I vividly remember that evening.
The batch sizes were huge!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Your credentials do not matter!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was alone in Delhi back then
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.