Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 02:05
All the best!
But, then it hit me hard.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cleared multiple of them
And..
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Dropped them
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I vividly remember that evening.
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…
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
All achievers in their own way.
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And, I had not made it.
I looked around 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).”
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Worked for a marketing agency
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Found an empty bench..
I did not go back to my home.
I was alone in Delhi back then
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Your credentials do not matter!
The batch sizes were huge!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And entered the park.
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).
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Anyway!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was constantly staring into the ground
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Searched for my roll number.
Keep your ego aside.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.