Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 06:42
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Found an empty bench..
But, then it hit me hard.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And..
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.
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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, I had not made it.
I did not go back to my home.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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Dropped them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
All achievers in their own way.
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Worked for a marketing agency
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I looked around me
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Your credentials do not matter!
“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.”
Cleared multiple of them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Keep your ego aside.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Anyway!
The batch sizes were huge!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And entered the park.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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 constantly staring into the ground
I vividly remember that evening.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It is almost impossible.
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).
Searched for my roll number.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
All the best!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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…