Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 04:13
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All achievers in their own way.
“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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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, I had not made it.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I vividly remember that evening.
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All the best!
I was alone in Delhi back then
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Why do women change that much more with age?
Worked for a marketing agency
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Searched for my roll number.
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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.
Keep your ego aside.
Your credentials do not matter!
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
The batch sizes were huge!
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).
Found an empty bench..
Anyway!
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Dropped them
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Cleared multiple of them
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
But, then it hit me hard.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Are miracles real or do they just have natural explanations?
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And entered the park.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And..
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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I looked around me
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It is almost impossible.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I did not go back to my home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.