Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 09:39
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Worked for a marketing agency
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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).”
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Cleared multiple of them
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Anyway!
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).
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, I had not made it.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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And..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I vividly remember that evening.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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“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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Keep your ego aside.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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The batch sizes were huge!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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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.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Dropped them
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It is almost impossible.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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…
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Searched for my roll number.
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.”
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I did not go back to my home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And entered the park.
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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 achievers in their own way.
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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Your credentials do not matter!
All the best!
I looked around me
Found an empty bench..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
But, then it hit me hard.