Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 10:03
Dropped them
I vividly remember that evening.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Searched for my roll number.
“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).”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I looked around me
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Cleared multiple of them
And..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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
I did not go back to my home.
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It is almost impossible.
Found an empty bench..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Anyway!
Worked for a marketing agency
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Keep your ego aside.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And entered the park.
Your credentials do not matter!
The batch sizes were huge!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was constantly staring into the ground
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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).
But, then it hit me hard.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.
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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“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 is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All the best!
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
All achievers in their own way.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.