Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 02:04
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It is almost impossible.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Anyway!
“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.”
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
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.
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I looked around me
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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But, then it hit me hard.
All the best!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“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).”
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
The batch sizes were huge!
Cleared multiple of them
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Searched for my roll number.
“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.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Found an empty bench..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Dropped them
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All achievers in their own way.
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).
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Worked for a marketing agency
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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And, I had not made it.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was constantly staring into the ground
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Your credentials do not matter!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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…
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I did not go back to my home.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And entered the park.
I vividly remember that evening.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Keep your ego aside.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.