Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 09:27
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Your credentials do not matter!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Found an empty bench..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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“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.”
And..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I vividly remember that evening.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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.”
All the best!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
All achievers in their own way.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And entered the park.
The batch sizes were huge!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, I had not made it.
Worked for a marketing agency
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Searched for my roll number.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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).
Cleared multiple of them
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“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).”
I was constantly staring into the ground
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I looked around me
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Keep your ego aside.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Anyway!
I did not go back to my home.
Dropped them
It is almost impossible.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.