Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 10:36
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Your credentials do not matter!
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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).
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
All the best!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I did not go back to my home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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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?”
And..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Keep your ego aside.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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But, then it hit me hard.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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.
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“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).”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
The batch sizes were huge!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Searched for my roll number.
I looked around me
“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 vividly remember that evening.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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…
All achievers in their own way.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cleared multiple of them
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Worked for a marketing agency
And entered the park.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It is almost impossible.
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And, I had not made it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was constantly staring into the ground
Anyway!
Found an empty bench..
Dropped them
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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