Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:21
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 looked around me
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
What are three skills that you would like to have, and why?
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Your credentials do not matter!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It is almost impossible.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All achievers in their own way.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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).
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
All the best!
Dropped them
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Cleared multiple of them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And entered the park.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not go back to my home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Searched for my roll number.
Worked for a marketing agency
But, then it hit me hard.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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…
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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.”
I vividly remember that evening.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Anyway!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, I had not made it.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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The batch sizes were huge!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“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).”
Found an empty bench..
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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.