Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:24
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Keep your ego aside.
Sapiente nemo autem perspiciatis.
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).
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
All the best!
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Your credentials do not matter!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Are people who cite the 2nd Amendment honestly familiar with what it establishes?
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Cleared multiple of 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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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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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 crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Found an empty bench..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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?”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
But, then it hit me hard.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“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.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The batch sizes were huge!
Dropped them
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Anyway!
All achievers in their own way.
“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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I looked around me
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not go back to my home.
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.
And, I had not made it.
It is almost impossible.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Searched for my roll number.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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…
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And..
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I vividly remember that evening.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And entered the park.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..