Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 03:23
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And entered the park.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I looked around me
“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.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I vividly remember that evening.
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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.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Found an empty bench..
All the best!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
But, then it hit me hard.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It is almost impossible.
Keep your ego aside.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I just cannot wake up early, even if I sleep on time. What should I do?
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, I had not made it.
“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 did not go back to my home.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Anyway!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
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…
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
The batch sizes were huge!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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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).
Your credentials do not matter!
“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 was alone in Delhi back then
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All achievers in their own way.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
Dropped them
I was constantly staring into the ground
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Searched for my roll number.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.