Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 06:28
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Is there a way to remove tar from my lungs?
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, I had not made it.
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Dropped them
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Keep your ego aside.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
All achievers in their own way.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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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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, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was alone in Delhi back then
What causes my mouth to be so dry at night my teeth sticks to my lips?
And entered the park.
Worked for a marketing agency
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I did not go back to my home.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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).”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I vividly remember that evening.
Anyway!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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…
I was constantly staring into the ground
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It is almost impossible.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Found an empty bench..
The batch sizes were huge!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And..
Your credentials do not matter!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Searched for my roll number.
All the best!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I looked around me
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.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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But, then it hit me hard.
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).
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.