Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 08:17
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It is almost impossible.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
How did my ex move on very fast?
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Your credentials do not matter!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
The batch sizes were huge!
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Dropped them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Worked for a marketing agency
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
But, then it hit me hard.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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 did not go back to my home.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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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.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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).”
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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.
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).
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Anyway!
All the best!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Found an empty bench..
And entered the park.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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?”
Searched for my roll number.
Cleared multiple of them
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I vividly remember that evening.
Keep your ego aside.
And, I had not made it.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I looked around me
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
All achievers in their own way.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?