Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 04:51
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…
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Sunt explicabo sunt omnis eveniet enim et.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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All achievers in their own way.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cleared multiple of them
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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.
Searched for my roll number.
Your credentials do not matter!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Worked for a marketing agency
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Keep your ego aside.
I did not go back to my home.
I vividly remember that evening.
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The batch sizes were huge!
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And entered the park.
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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Found an empty bench..
“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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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).
Dropped them
I looked around me
It is almost impossible.
All the best!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Anyway!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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.”
And, I had not made it.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
But, then it hit me hard.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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).”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.