Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 02:47
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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…
My ex moved on so fast. How can I overcome the pain?
But, then it hit me hard.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And entered the park.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And..
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Keep your ego aside.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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.
“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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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
Searched for my roll number.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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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I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Anyway!
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I looked around me
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Dropped them
Found an empty bench..
I was constantly staring into the ground
All the best!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“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).”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It is almost impossible.
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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
All achievers in their own way.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not go back to my home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I vividly remember that evening.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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!
Worked for a marketing agency
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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And, I had not made it.
The batch sizes were huge!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.