Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 01:57
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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).
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I vividly remember that evening.
“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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Searched for my roll number.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, I had not made it.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Dropped them
It is almost impossible.
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And entered the park.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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“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 was alone in Delhi back then
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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.
All achievers in their own way.
Cleared multiple of them
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All the best!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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But, then it hit me hard.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Keep your ego aside.
How do I deal with my annoying little kids?
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The batch sizes were huge!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I looked around 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.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Anyway!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was constantly staring into the ground
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Found an empty bench..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Your credentials do not matter!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not go back to my home.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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…
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.