Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 12:42
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Keep your ego aside.
Worked for a marketing agency
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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But, then it hit me hard.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Found an empty bench..
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And entered the park.
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 was constantly staring into the ground
“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).”
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Searched for my roll number.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
All the best!
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Dropped them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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…
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I looked around me
“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.”
“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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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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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).
I did not go back to my home.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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All achievers in their own way.
Cleared multiple of them
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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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And..
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I vividly remember that evening.
The batch sizes were huge!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, I had not made it.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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.
Anyway!
I was alone in Delhi back then
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!