Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:11
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Your credentials do not matter!
Do foreign workers face discrimination in Canada?
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Searched for my roll number.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Worked for a marketing agency
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…
What did your sister do to you that you can never forget?
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It is almost impossible.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, I had not made it.
The batch sizes were huge!
“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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Why do you allow your cat to lie in bed with you?
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.”
How do you deal with neighbors who are always telling you what to do?
And entered the park.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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.
Found an empty bench..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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.
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).
All the best!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Cleared multiple of them
I did not go back to my home.
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.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I vividly remember that evening.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Anyway!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And..
All achievers in their own way.
I looked around me
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Dropped them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Keep your ego aside.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.