Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 09:16
But, then it hit me hard.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I vividly remember that evening.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling 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…
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Dropped them
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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).
Keep your ego aside.
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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.”
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
And entered the park.
I looked around me
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was alone in Delhi back then
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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The batch sizes were huge!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Cleared multiple of them
And, I had not made it.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All achievers in their own way.
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“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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It is almost impossible.
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I did not go back to my home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
All the best!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Searched for my roll number.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“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.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Worked for a marketing agency
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was constantly staring into the ground
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Anyway!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Your credentials do not matter!