Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 14:12
Worked for a marketing agency
Found an empty bench..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I have a bad reputation and need help. What should I do?
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Where can I find BPO projects?
Anyway!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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).
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I did not go back to my home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All the best!
What made you feel disgusted today?
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, I had not made it.
Cleared multiple of them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Dropped them
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All achievers in their own way.
But, then it hit me hard.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And entered the park.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
The batch sizes were huge!
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
It is almost impossible.
.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I vividly remember that evening.
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.
I looked around me
And..
Your credentials do not matter!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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).”
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Keep your ego aside.
“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 cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.