Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 01:10
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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.
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Cleared multiple of them
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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.
Found an empty bench..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Anyway!
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Dropped them
Worked for a marketing agency
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Keep your ego aside.
“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.”
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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All the best!
“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.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
But, then it hit me hard.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Searched for my roll number.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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All achievers in their own way.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It is almost impossible.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Your credentials do not matter!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I looked around me
I did not go back to my home.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
The batch sizes were huge!
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).
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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..
I was alone in Delhi back then
I vividly remember that evening.
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…
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And entered the park.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, I had not made it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.