Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:01
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 vividly remember that evening.
Cleared multiple of them
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And entered the park.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I looked around me
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, I had not made it.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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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).”
“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.
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…
And..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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The batch sizes were huge!
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 the best!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
All achievers in their own way.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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“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.”
“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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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Why do I sweat a great deal while exercising the same on some days and not so much on others?
Dropped them
I was constantly staring into the ground
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).
I was alone in Delhi back then
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Your credentials do not matter!
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I did not go back to my home.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Found an empty bench..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Worked for a marketing agency
Searched for my roll number.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It is almost impossible.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Anyway!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
But, then it hit me hard.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Keep your ego aside.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.