Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 02:40
Worked for a marketing agency
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was constantly staring into the ground
Found an empty bench..
Cleared multiple of them
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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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
All achievers in their own way.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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).”
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Keep your ego aside.
But, then it hit me hard.
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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.
I looked around me
“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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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Searched for my roll number.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, I had not made it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Dropped them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It is almost impossible.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And entered the park.
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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I vividly remember that evening.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
All the best!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Anyway!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not go back to my home.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The batch sizes were huge!
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..
Your credentials do not matter!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.