Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 07:38
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…
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
But, then it hit me hard.
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Dropped them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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And, I had not made it.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
All achievers in their own way.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Your credentials do not matter!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I looked around me
It is almost impossible.
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Anyway!
Searched for my roll number.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Cleared multiple of them
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Found an empty bench..
“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).”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And..
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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I did not go back to my home.
The batch sizes were huge!
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And entered the park.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I vividly remember that evening.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
All the best!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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, 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.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Keep your ego aside.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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).
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams