Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 05:52
I was alone in Delhi back then
Anyway!
I did not go back to my home.
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But, then it hit me hard.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Dropped them
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And..
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Found an empty bench..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
The batch sizes were huge!
All achievers in their own way.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Keep your ego aside.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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?”
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.
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…
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It is almost impossible.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Searched for my roll number.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
All the best!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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.”
And, I had not made it.
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).
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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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).”
“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 entered the park.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I looked around me
I was constantly staring into the ground
Cleared multiple of them
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.