Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 04:08
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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).”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Searched for my roll number.
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Your credentials do not matter!
All achievers in their own way.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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…
Qui eaque occaecati facere et.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All the best!
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It is almost impossible.
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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 -
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Cleared multiple of them
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
But, then it hit me hard.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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I vividly remember that evening.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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Keep your ego aside.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
I looked around me
And, I had not made it.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Anyway!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And entered the park.
Dropped them
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).
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!
Found an empty bench..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I did not go back to my home.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”