Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 04:03
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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).
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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The batch sizes were huge!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Worked for a marketing agency
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
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All the best!
And, I had not made it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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.
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.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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It is almost impossible.
Cleared multiple of them
Searched for my roll number.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Keep your ego aside.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I did not go back to my home.
“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.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
All achievers in their own way.
Found an empty bench..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And entered the park.
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 vividly remember that evening.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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).”
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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 was constantly staring into the ground
But, then it hit me hard.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Your credentials do not matter!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Anyway!
I looked around me