Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 04:55
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It is almost impossible.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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The batch sizes were huge!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
But, then it hit me hard.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was alone in Delhi back then
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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.
“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.”
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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…
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Dropped them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Found an empty bench..
“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).”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Worked for a marketing agency
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I vividly remember that evening.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Keep your ego aside.
I did not go back to my home.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And..
All the best!
I looked around me
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cleared multiple of them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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.
Anyway!
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.
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All achievers in their own way.
Searched for my roll number.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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.
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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).
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Your credentials do not matter!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, I had not made it.
And entered the park.
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.