Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 04:46
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.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Keep your ego aside.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And entered the park.
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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.
But, then it hit me hard.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I did not go back to my home.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Dropped them
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Is it true that some Trump voters are saying its good that the stock market is collapsing?
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Your credentials do not matter!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I vividly remember that evening.
I looked around me
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“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.
Why would a person always be so tired?
The batch sizes were huge!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was alone in Delhi back then
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All the best!
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…
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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).”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
Searched for my roll number.
And, I had not made it.
Cleared multiple of them
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Found an empty bench..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Worked for a marketing agency
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It is almost impossible.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
All achievers in their own way.
“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.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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Anyway!
And..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.