Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 00:45
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not go back to my home.
All the best!
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, I had not made it.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Searched for my roll number.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
All achievers in their own way.
Anyway!
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It is almost impossible.
And entered the park.
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But, then it hit me hard.
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).
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Do you wear tights for warmth or to make your legs look better?
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Cleared multiple of them
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…
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Found an empty bench..
Worked for a marketing agency
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Dropped them
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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.”
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 looked around me
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
The batch sizes were huge!
“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 was alone in Delhi back then
Keep your ego aside.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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).”
I vividly remember that evening.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was constantly staring into the ground
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Your credentials do not matter!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.