Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

Last Updated: 01.07.2025 00:11

Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.

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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?

I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

Found an empty bench..

And, I had not made it.

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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.

2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.

Your credentials do not matter!

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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.

I was alone in Delhi back then

I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

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“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).”

And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.

And entered the park.

Molestiae omnis cum sunt est.

All the best!

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.

“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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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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”

It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.

Cleared multiple of them

After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..

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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).

Dropped them

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I looked around 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.”

The batch sizes were huge!

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!

2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

I did not go back to my home.

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…

Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!

I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -

But, then it hit me hard.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

I vividly remember that evening.

Keep your ego aside.

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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.

And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.

I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.

So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.

I was constantly staring into the ground

And..

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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.

Searched for my roll number.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

It is almost impossible.

Anyway!

And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.

Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.