Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 06:04
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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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).”
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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Searched for my roll number.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I did not go back to my home.
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.
Anyway!
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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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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All the best!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
The batch sizes were huge!
Dropped them
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Keep your ego aside.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
But, then it hit me hard.
It is almost impossible.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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 was alone in Delhi back then
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And..
I vividly remember that evening.
And, I had not made it.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Cleared multiple of them
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
All achievers in their own way.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I looked around me
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
And entered the park.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
Found an empty bench..
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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).
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -