Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 01:39
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Worked for a marketing agency
I did not go back to my home.
Your credentials do not matter!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
What is your favourite true story to tell at a party?
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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“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).”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Found an empty bench..
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And..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, I had not made it.
Anyway!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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And entered the park.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
But, then it hit me hard.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It is almost impossible.
.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I looked around me
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
All achievers in their own way.
Dropped them
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All the best!
Cleared multiple of them
“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.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I vividly remember that evening.
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.
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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Searched for my roll number.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
The batch sizes were huge!
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Keep your ego aside.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.