Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 07:40
And, I had not made it.
“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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was constantly staring into the ground
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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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).
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
The batch sizes were huge!
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
But, then it hit me hard.
“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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And..
I did not go back to my home.
I vividly remember that evening.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
All the best!
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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 was alone in Delhi back then
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Cleared multiple of them
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I looked around me
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
.
It is almost impossible.
Searched for my roll number.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Found an empty bench..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And entered the park.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Dropped them
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Anyway!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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…
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.