Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 02:20
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Dropped them
I did not go back to my home.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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What would have happened if Shin was a good movie instead of a bad one?
But, then it hit me hard.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
How do you have intercourse with a girl who can remember you for a long time?
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
It is almost impossible.
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“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.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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).
Your credentials do not matter!
I looked around me
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And..
The batch sizes were huge!
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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And entered the park.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
All achievers in their own way.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
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
Found an empty bench..
I vividly remember that evening.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
All the best!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Keep your ego aside.
Worked for a marketing agency
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Anyway!
Searched for my roll number.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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“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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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…
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, I had not made it.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
“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).”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.