Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 03:07
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I vividly remember that evening.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Dropped them
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Searched for my roll number.
“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!
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Found an empty bench..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It is almost impossible.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I looked around me
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Anyway!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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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…
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And..
The batch sizes were huge!
I did not go back to my home.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, I had not made it.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
But, then it hit me hard.
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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).”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And entered the park.
Cleared multiple of them
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All achievers in their own way.
“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.”
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).
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“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 is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Keep your ego aside.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
All the best!
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)