Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 02:44
Worked for a marketing agency
Dropped them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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…
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
But, then it hit me hard.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And..
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, I had not made it.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Your credentials do not matter!
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I vividly remember that evening.
Anyway!
Searched for my roll number.
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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.
I did not go back to my home.
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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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Keep your ego aside.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The batch sizes were huge!
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I looked around me
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.
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.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over 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.”
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And entered the park.
Cleared multiple of them
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
All achievers in their own way.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
All the best!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Found an empty bench..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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).
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
It is almost impossible.