Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 23:42
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Anyway!
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I vividly remember that evening.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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.”
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
But, then it hit me hard.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Your credentials do not matter!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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And..
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.
Worked for a marketing agency
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Found an empty bench..
It is almost impossible.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Searched for my roll number.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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).”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
All the best!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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I did not go back to my home.
And entered the park.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, I had not made it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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.
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)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
The batch sizes were huge!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Dropped them
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
All achievers in their own way.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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).
I was alone in Delhi back then
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Cleared multiple of them
I looked around me
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.