Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 15:22
All achievers in their own way.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Keep your ego aside.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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…
“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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I was constantly staring into the ground
I vividly remember that evening.
And entered the park.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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And, I had not made it.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I looked around me
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Searched for my roll number.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Anyway!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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.”
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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It is almost impossible.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I did not go back to my home.
Found an empty bench..
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.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
The batch sizes were huge!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And..
Cleared multiple of them
Worked for a marketing agency
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
All the best!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Your credentials do not matter!
“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).”
Dropped them
But, then it hit me hard.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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).
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.