Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 20:23
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Keep your ego aside.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Your credentials do not matter!
“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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Searched for my roll number.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
It is almost impossible.
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not go back to my home.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
But, then it hit me hard.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
The batch sizes were huge!
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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).
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I just cannot wake up early, even if I sleep on time. What should I do?
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
All the best!
How do you emotionally react to when others seem to feel sorry for you?
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Dropped them
And entered the park.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I vividly remember that evening.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I looked around me
Anyway!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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.”
All achievers in their own way.
Worked for a marketing agency
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Cleared multiple of them
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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…
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And..
Found an empty bench..
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.