Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 05:06
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, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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And entered the park.
Anyway!
I was constantly staring into the ground
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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.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Your credentials do not matter!
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Dropped them
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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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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).”
Keep your ego aside.
And..
The batch sizes were huge!
Found an empty bench..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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…
Searched for my roll number.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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).
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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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.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, I had not made it.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
But, then it hit me hard.
All achievers in their own way.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Cleared multiple of them
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I vividly remember that evening.
It is almost impossible.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I did not go back to my home.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I looked around me
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All the best!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.