Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 02:51
Cleared multiple of them
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Anyway!
I was constantly staring into the ground
Found an empty bench..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And entered the park.
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And..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Saepe maiores nam debitis sequi corporis quasi quasi dolores.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Dropped them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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.”
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It is almost impossible.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
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Worked for a marketing agency
But, then it hit me hard.
“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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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The batch sizes were huge!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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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?”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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).
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Searched for my roll number.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Your credentials do not matter!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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…
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I did not go back to my home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I looked around me
All the best!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I vividly remember that evening.
“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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Keep your ego aside.
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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
All achievers in their own way.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?