Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 04:02
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Keep your ego aside.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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And..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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And entered the park.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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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).
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Searched for my roll number.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I did not go back to my home.
Cleared multiple of them
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Dropped them
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
The batch sizes were huge!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I looked around me
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Your credentials do not matter!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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.
All the best!
Found an empty bench..
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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).”
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.
It is almost impossible.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I vividly remember that evening.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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…
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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“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.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All achievers in their own way.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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But, then it hit me hard.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Anyway!
I was constantly staring into the ground