Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 00:13
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).
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Worked for a marketing agency
The batch sizes were huge!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Anyway!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, I had not made it.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Keep your ego aside.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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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.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And entered the park.
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Found an empty bench..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It is almost impossible.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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?”
“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.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I looked around me
All achievers in their own way.
Your credentials do not matter!
Dropped them
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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).”
Cleared multiple of them
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I vividly remember that evening.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
But, then it hit me hard.
And..
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…
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I did not go back to my home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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 my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
All the best!
Searched for my roll number.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.