Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 02:41
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I looked around me
I was alone in Delhi back then
Why am I sweating so much when I try to do anything?
It is almost impossible.
Worked for a marketing agency
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over 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.”
All the best!
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not go back to my home.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
The batch sizes were huge!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Is it true that sleeping with your hair down can cause damage?
I was constantly staring into the ground
And..
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
All achievers in their own way.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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).”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
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, then it hit me hard.
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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.”
Searched for my roll number.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Found an empty bench..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, I had not made it.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
Anyway!
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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Your credentials do not matter!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Dropped them
Keep your ego aside.
And entered the park.