Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 02:11
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was constantly staring into the ground
All achievers in their own way.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
But, then it hit me hard.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Keep your ego aside.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I vividly remember that evening.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Your credentials do not matter!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It is almost impossible.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
What is one thing which you cannot stop however hard you try?
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 exam has its own way of humbling you.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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The batch sizes were huge!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Found an empty bench..
“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.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And..
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And entered the park.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
Anyway!
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Dropped them
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Worked for a marketing agency
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Searched for my roll number.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I looked around me
Cleared multiple of them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All the best!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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).”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, I had not made it.
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…
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I did not go back to my home.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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).