Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 07:54
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All the best!
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
All achievers in their own way.
And..
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Worked for a marketing agency
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Searched for my roll number.
And, I had not made it.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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.
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…
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
But, then it hit me hard.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
“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 its own way of humbling you.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I did not go back to my home.
And entered the park.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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).
Cleared multiple of them
I vividly remember that evening.
Found an empty bench..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Dropped them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Anyway!
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, 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.”
It is almost impossible.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I looked around me
Keep your ego aside.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on 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.
The batch sizes were huge!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Your credentials do not matter!
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