Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 05:04
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not go back to my 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.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I vividly remember that evening.
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But, then it hit me hard.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
All the best!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All achievers in their own way.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
Dropped them
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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).”
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).
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Keep your ego aside.
And..
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Searched for my roll number.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, I had not made it.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It is almost impossible.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I looked around me
Found an empty bench..
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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Worked for a marketing agency
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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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.”
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.
Cleared multiple of them
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Your credentials do not matter!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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…
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And entered the park.
The batch sizes were huge!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Anyway!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.