Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 05:43
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cleared multiple of them
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
But, then it hit me hard.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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!
Dropped them
What is something brutally honest that needs to be said?
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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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“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.
Found an empty bench..
Why do men choose to marry a plain Jane woman over a pretty woman?
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Worked for a marketing agency
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).
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Et maxime modi eaque sint iure.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
All achievers in their own way.
I vividly remember that evening.
Keep your ego aside.
And entered the park.
I looked around me
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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 constantly staring into the ground
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Anyway!
I was alone in Delhi back then
And..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, I had not made it.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
Your credentials do not matter!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
The batch sizes were huge!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Searched for my roll number.
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.
All the best!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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…
“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).”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not go back to my home.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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