Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 08:32
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It is almost impossible.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Searched for my roll number.
Worked for a marketing agency
“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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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And..
Keep your ego aside.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
All achievers in their own way.
Anyway!
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I looked around me
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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…
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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 did not go back to my home.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Dropped them
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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.
All the best!
And, I had not made it.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Cleared multiple of them
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
“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.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And entered the park.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Your credentials do not matter!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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).
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
The batch sizes were huge!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Found an empty bench..
I vividly remember that evening.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.