Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:15
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Found an empty bench..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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.”
“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).”
All the best!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It is almost impossible.
All achievers in their own way.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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.”
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Your credentials do not matter!
Cleared multiple of them
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But, then it hit me hard.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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And..
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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And, I had not made it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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.
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).
Anyway!
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I looked around me
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…
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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.
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Dropped them
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Searched for my roll number.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
The batch sizes were huge!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And entered the park.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Keep your ego aside.
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not go back to my home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was alone in Delhi back then
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.