Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 15:02
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I looked around me
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
But, then it hit me hard.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Dropped them
“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).”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And entered the park.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
All the best!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
The batch sizes were huge!
“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 just cannot wake up early, even if I sleep on time. What should I do?
And, I had not made it.
Anyway!
Keep your ego aside.
How do you confront your own family for not inviting you or leaving you out of things?
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.
And..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It is almost impossible.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not go back to my home.
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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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…
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I vividly remember that evening.
Searched for my roll number.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Your credentials do not matter!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Cleared multiple of them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Found an empty bench..
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“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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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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).
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..