Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 06:01
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).
Searched for my roll number.
All achievers in their own way.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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?”
Dropped them
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Worked for a marketing agency
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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The batch sizes were huge!
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.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cleared multiple of them
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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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“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.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It is almost impossible.
Why do you allow your cat to lie in bed with you?
I vividly remember that evening.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Keep your ego aside.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Your credentials do not matter!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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, 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.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route 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).”
Anyway!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And entered the park.
I looked around me
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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…
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, I had not made it.
But, then it hit me hard.
Found an empty bench..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I did not go back to my home.