Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 12:58
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Your credentials do not matter!
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“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).”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was constantly staring into the ground
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And entered the park.
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The batch sizes were huge!
“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.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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All achievers in their own way.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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).
All the best!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I did not go back to my home.
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.
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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?”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was alone in Delhi back then
Keep your ego aside.
I vividly remember that evening.
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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…
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
Anyway!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It is almost impossible.
Searched for my roll number.
“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.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Found an empty bench..
And, I had not made it.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Dropped them
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
But, then it hit me hard.
I looked around me