Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:09
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It is almost impossible.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Cleared multiple of them
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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Dropped them
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…
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
“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 was constantly staring into the ground
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Anyway!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And entered the park.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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).
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I vividly remember that evening.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Keep your ego aside.
And..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Found an empty bench..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I did not go back to my home.
Searched for my roll number.
I looked around me
“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 batch sizes were huge!
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.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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.”
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
All the best!
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 -
And, I had not made it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.