Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 02:31
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I looked around me
All the best!
“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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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And entered the park.
Your credentials do not matter!
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Searched for my roll number.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The batch sizes were huge!
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Worked for a marketing agency
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.
Found an empty bench..
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?”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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).
It lasted approximately 10 months.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
I was constantly staring into the ground
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Anyway!
It is almost impossible.
And..
All achievers in their own way.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Dropped them
Keep your ego aside.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, I had not made it.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
But, then it hit me hard.
I vividly remember that evening.