Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 02:31
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I looked around me
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.
I vividly remember that evening.
Your credentials do not matter!
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…
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Dropped them
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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).
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All achievers in their own way.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Why would the United States need a fleet of the F-47 fighter jet fielded in the 2030s?
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Worked for a marketing agency
“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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It is almost impossible.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And entered the park.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I did not go back to my home.
“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.”
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I was alone in Delhi back then
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Searched for my roll number.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
All the best!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, I had not made it.
Anyway!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Found an empty bench..
Keep your ego aside.
“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).”
Cleared multiple of them
And..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
But, then it hit me hard.
The batch sizes were huge!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.