Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 09:27
“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.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Cleared multiple of them
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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).
The batch sizes were huge!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Anyway!
Keep your ego aside.
Is it true that some Trump voters are saying its good that the stock market is collapsing?
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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).”
Your credentials do not matter!
If you could instantly cancel one social norm, what would it be?
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All the best!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
And..
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…
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Dropped them
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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.”
It is almost impossible.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
If there exists a “New York of Australia”, is it Sydney or Melbourne?
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I looked around me
And entered the park.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
I did not go back to my home.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Found an empty bench..
All achievers in their own way.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I vividly remember that evening.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Worked for a marketing agency
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.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?