Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 07:06
But, then it hit me hard.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Anyway!
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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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I looked around me
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Found an empty bench..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Searched for my roll number.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I vividly remember that evening.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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.”
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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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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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“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 determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And..
Keep your ego aside.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
All the best!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
It is almost impossible.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not go back to my home.
And entered the park.
Your credentials do not matter!
All achievers in their own way.
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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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).
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Worked for a marketing agency
I was alone in Delhi back then
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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.”
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 was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
Dropped them
Cleared multiple of them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.