Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 03:32
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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And..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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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…
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I vividly remember that evening.
“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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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Your credentials do not matter!
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I did not go back to my home.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I looked around me
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It is almost impossible.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Worked for a marketing agency
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And entered the park.
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Cleared multiple of them
Anyway!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Dropped them
All achievers in their own way.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Found an empty bench..
All the best!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, I had not made it.
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.
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).
Keep your ego aside.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
But, then it hit me hard.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The batch sizes were huge!
Searched for my roll number.
“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.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.