Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 05:32
It is almost impossible.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Dropped them
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Keep your ego aside.
“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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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Cleared multiple of them
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.
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And, I had not made it.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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.
Quia qui rem laborum itaque vel.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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, 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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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All the best!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I looked around me
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I vividly remember that evening.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Found an empty bench..
But, then it hit me hard.
Anyway!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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).
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
The batch sizes were huge!
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Your credentials do not matter!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I did not go back to my home.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And entered the park.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
Searched for my roll number.
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.