Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 06:18
And entered the park.
“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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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It is almost impossible.
Keep your ego aside.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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Anyway!
I was alone in Delhi back then
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
All the best!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I looked around me
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).
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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 crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I did not go back to my home.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Cleared multiple of them
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Dropped them
And..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, I had not made it.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Found an empty bench..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
But, then it hit me hard.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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…
All achievers in their own way.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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.
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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I vividly remember that evening.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
The batch sizes were huge!
Your credentials do not matter!
Worked for a marketing agency
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)