Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 02:15
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
The batch sizes were huge!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And entered the park.
All achievers in their own way.
Why is there so much evil in the world?
“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.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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).”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
“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.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I did not go back to my home.
Worked for a marketing agency
But, then it hit me hard.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All the best!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
What is the scariest thing that ever happened in your life?
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
What is your daily motivation and does it work?
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It is almost impossible.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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…
I vividly remember that evening.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, I had not made it.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Cleared multiple of them
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Anyway!
Dropped them
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Your credentials do not matter!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Searched for my roll number.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Found an empty bench..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And..
Keep your ego aside.
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).