Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 14:24
But, then it hit me hard.
Cleared multiple of them
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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It is almost impossible.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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).”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
All the best!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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All achievers in their own way.
“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.”
Found an empty bench..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I did not go back to my home.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Keep your ego aside.
I vividly remember that evening.
And entered the park.
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).
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was constantly staring into the ground
The batch sizes were huge!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Worked for a marketing agency
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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…
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And..
Anyway!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, I had not made it.
Searched for my roll number.
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I looked around me
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Your credentials do not matter!
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 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.”
Dropped them