Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 04:16
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…
“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).”
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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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Anyway!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Keep your ego aside.
I vividly remember that evening.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Found an empty bench..
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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, 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 looked around me
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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.”
But, then it hit me hard.
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All the best!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Worked for a marketing agency
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Dropped them
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And..
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Searched for my roll number.
It is almost impossible.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
The batch sizes were huge!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And entered the park.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not go back to my home.
Cleared multiple of them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
All achievers in their own way.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, I had not made it.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I was constantly staring into the ground