Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 19:18
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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All the best!
I looked around me
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It is almost impossible.
And..
Anyway!
Worked for a marketing agency
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Keep your ego aside.
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.
Searched for my roll number.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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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Found an empty bench..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And entered the park.
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Your credentials do not matter!
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).
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But, then it hit me hard.
I was alone in Delhi back then
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, I had not made it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
The batch sizes were huge!
“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, 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?
Cleared multiple of them
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I was constantly staring into the ground
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Dropped them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I did not go back to my home.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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…