Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:35
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
The batch sizes were huge!
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Searched for my roll number.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Found an empty bench..
“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).”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Why would a person always be so tired?
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, I had not made it.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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Your credentials do not matter!
Worked for a marketing agency
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Anyway!
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
But, then it hit me hard.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It is almost impossible.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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…
And..
Dropped them
Keep your ego aside.
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All the best!
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).
Cleared multiple of them
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I vividly remember that evening.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not go back to my home.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I looked around me
“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.”
And entered the park.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -