Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 01:39
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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).”
Searched for my roll number.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I did not go back to my home.
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…
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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).
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“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.”
It is almost impossible.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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.
The batch sizes were huge!
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Cleared multiple of them
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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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.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, I had not made it.
.
I vividly remember that evening.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Anyway!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Dropped them
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Keep your ego aside.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
All the best!
But, then it hit me hard.
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I looked around me
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Your credentials do not matter!
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Found an empty bench..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And entered the park.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
.
“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.”