Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 08:17
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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).
“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).”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It is almost impossible.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
The batch sizes were huge!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Searched for my roll number.
And..
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Cleared multiple of them
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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Dropped them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Why do Indian parents force their kids to do stuff?
Your credentials do not matter!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Non distinctio minus inventore tempora repudiandae mollitia.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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.
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I did not go back to my home.
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.
Worked for a marketing agency
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Why are perceived or real slights interpreted as rejections and reality by pwBPD?
I vividly remember that evening.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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All achievers in their own way.
And entered the park.
Found an empty bench..
I looked around me
Keep your ego aside.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, I had not made it.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All the best!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
But, then it hit me hard.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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.”
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Anyway!
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…