Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 19:04
The batch sizes were huge!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
All the best!
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Worked for a marketing agency
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I looked around me
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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.”
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Anyway!
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.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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.
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Keep your ego aside.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.
Searched for my roll number.
I did not go back to my home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Dropped them
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And entered the park.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Your credentials do not matter!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And..
I vividly remember that evening.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Found an empty bench..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
All achievers in their own way.
Cleared multiple of them
It is almost impossible.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
But, then it hit me hard.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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).”
And, I had not made it.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.