Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 02:21
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Anyway!
I did not go back to my home.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I vividly remember that evening.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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“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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Found an empty bench..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
The batch sizes were huge!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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It is almost impossible.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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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All achievers in their own way.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
But, then it hit me hard.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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And, I had not made it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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And entered the park.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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…
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
“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).”
Searched for my roll number.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I looked around me
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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)
Cleared multiple of them
Worked for a marketing agency
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Dropped them
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.
Your credentials do not matter!
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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).
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
All the best!