Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:17
“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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Found an empty bench..
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Anyway!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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…
And, I had not made it.
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 sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It is almost impossible.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Dropped them
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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.”
Keep your ego aside.
I vividly remember that evening.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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And..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Cleared multiple of them
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was constantly staring into the ground
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not go back to my home.
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.
All achievers in their own way.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All the best!
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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.
Worked for a marketing agency
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
The batch sizes were huge!
And entered the park.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
Searched for my roll number.
But, then it hit me hard.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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).”
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams