Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 05:49
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Dropped them
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
But, then it hit me hard.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And entered the park.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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.”
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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The batch sizes were huge!
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Searched for my roll number.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I vividly remember that evening.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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.
And..
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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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Keep your ego aside.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Worked for a marketing agency
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was alone in Delhi back then
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Found an empty bench..
I did not go back to my home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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 -
All the best!
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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Anyway!
It is almost impossible.
And, I had not made it.
I looked around me
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).
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I was constantly staring into the ground
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
All achievers in their own way.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Your credentials do not matter!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Cleared multiple of them
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“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.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.