Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 13:18
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I vividly remember that evening.
The batch sizes were huge!
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).
But, then it hit me hard.
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It is almost impossible.
And entered the park.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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Anyway!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Do humans know everything they need to know?
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Keep your ego aside.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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?”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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Worked for a marketing agency
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Cleared multiple of them
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I did not go back to my home.
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.”
And, I had not made it.
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I looked around me
Dropped them
Searched for my roll number.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
All the best!
“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.
All achievers in their own way.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Found an empty bench..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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“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).”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.