Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 02:05
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Cleared multiple of them
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Keep your ego aside.
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Dropped them
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Why do diabetic people sweat so much?
A sense of grief and toil had taken over 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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Why would a person always be so tired?
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
But, then it hit me hard.
Anyway!
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
It is almost impossible.
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).
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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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.”
And, I had not made it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
All the best!
“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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I vividly remember that evening.
Your credentials do not matter!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I looked around me
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And entered the park.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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.”
The batch sizes were huge!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Searched for my roll number.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not go back to my home.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Found an empty bench..
All achievers in their own way.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.