Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 02:05
Dropped them
Cleared multiple of them
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Your credentials do not matter!
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Keep your ego aside.
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And..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Found an empty bench..
“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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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…
“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.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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).
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The batch sizes were huge!
But, then it hit me hard.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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It is almost impossible.
Searched for my roll number.
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.
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I did not go back to my home.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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And entered the park.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Anyway!
All the best!
I looked around me
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, I had not made it.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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).”
All achievers in their own way.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I vividly remember that evening.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.