Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 03:01
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Dropped them
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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).”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
All achievers in their own way.
The batch sizes were huge!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Cleared multiple of them
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Keep your ego aside.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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All the best!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Searched for my roll number.
“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..
And, I had not made it.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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).
I looked around me
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Your credentials do not matter!
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And entered the park.
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It is almost impossible.
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!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Anyway!
I did not go back to my home.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was alone in Delhi back then
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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But, then it hit me hard.
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…
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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.”
Found an empty bench..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.