Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 02:31
It is almost impossible.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.
And..
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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.
I vividly remember that evening.
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I looked around me
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Anyway!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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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Searched for my roll number.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Worked for a marketing agency
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Cleared multiple of them
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I was alone in Delhi back then
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I did not go back to my home.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All achievers in their own way.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Found an empty bench..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, I had not made it.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Dropped them
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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).
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.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Your credentials do not matter!
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
But, then it hit me hard.
The batch sizes were huge!
“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).”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And entered the park.
All the best!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.