Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 07:49
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Cleared multiple of them
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Anyway!
Searched for my roll number.
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.
And, I had not made it.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Keep your ego aside.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I vividly remember that evening.
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And..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
But, then it hit me hard.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Dropped them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I looked around me
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The batch sizes were huge!
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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).”
All achievers in their own way.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And entered the park.
.
I did not go back to my home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Found an empty bench..
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…
It is almost impossible.
“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!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Worked for a marketing agency
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -