Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 07:34
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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…
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Found an empty bench..
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I did not go back to my home.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Dropped them
The batch sizes were huge!
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“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.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, I had not made it.
I vividly remember that evening.
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But, then it hit me hard.
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I looked around me
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Cleared multiple of them
And entered the park.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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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).”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Overthinking is killing me day-by-day. What should I do?
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And..
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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.”
Searched for my roll number.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It is almost impossible.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.
Your credentials do not matter!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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).
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
All the best!
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Keep your ego aside.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
All achievers in their own way.
Worked for a marketing agency
Anyway!
I was alone in Delhi back then