Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 05:07
“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).”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Worked for a marketing agency
And entered the park.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It is almost impossible.
Why did my ex-narcissist move so fast with his new supply marriage engagement moving in, etc.?
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Found an empty bench..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Dropped them
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Searched for my roll number.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Your credentials do not matter!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
But, then it hit me hard.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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).
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Anyway!
The batch sizes were huge!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I looked around me
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, I had not made it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
All achievers in their own way.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was alone in Delhi back then
Cleared multiple of them
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.
I vividly remember that evening.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not go back to my home.
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
All the best!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.