Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 11:31
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I want to be a well-rounded person. What should I do?
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cleared multiple of them
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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But, then it hit me hard.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Dropped them
Culpa nobis molestiae ab dignissimos omnis nesciunt.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not go back to my home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, I had not made it.
The batch sizes were huge!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I looked around 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.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Searched for my roll number.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It is almost impossible.
“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).”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Found an empty bench..
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Worked for a marketing agency
And entered the park.
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.
All achievers in their own way.
All the best!
I was alone in Delhi back then
Your credentials do not matter!
Keep your ego aside.
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!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And..
“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 vividly remember that evening.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Anyway!
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.
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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.