Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 05:38
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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 crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
But, then it hit me hard.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Found an empty bench..
And..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
All the best!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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.
I did not go back to my home.
And entered the park.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Searched for my roll number.
Your credentials do not matter!
Do all armies have the same rank structure?
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Cleared multiple of them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
The batch sizes were huge!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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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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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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…
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Anyway!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
All achievers in their own way.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Keep your ego aside.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I looked around me
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Dropped them
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Worked for a marketing agency
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It is almost impossible.
.
And, I had not made it.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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).”
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).