Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 05:55
I vividly remember that evening.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I looked around me
Cleared multiple of them
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Searched for my roll number.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Vero beatae repudiandae excepturi hic quia tenetur.
All the best!
I was alone in Delhi back then
Dropped them
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Your credentials do not matter!
But, then it hit me hard.
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It is almost impossible.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not go back to my home.
And, I had not made it.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Found an empty bench..
The batch sizes were huge!
I was constantly staring into the ground
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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.”
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).
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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…
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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 achievers in their own way.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Anyway!
“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).”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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 cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And entered the park.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!