Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 01:17
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I did not go back to my home.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And..
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Keep your ego aside.
It is almost impossible.
But, then it hit me hard.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Your credentials do not matter!
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.
The batch sizes were huge!
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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Dropped them
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Worked for a marketing agency
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
All the best!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Anyway!
“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.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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…
Found an empty bench..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I vividly remember that evening.
I looked around me
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
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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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cleared multiple of them
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And entered the park.
Searched for my roll number.
“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).”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All achievers in their own way.
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!
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 was alone in Delhi back then
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.