Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 00:13
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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 is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And..
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I looked around me
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…
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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.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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).”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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, 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.”
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And entered the park.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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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Searched for my roll number.
Your credentials do not matter!
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Cleared multiple of them
It lasted approximately 10 months.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Worked for a marketing agency
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
The batch sizes were huge!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It is almost impossible.
All the best!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not go back to my home.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I vividly remember that evening.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
But, then it hit me hard.
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).
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Keep your ego aside.
Anyway!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Dropped them
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, I had not made it.
Found an empty bench..