Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 04:34
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
The batch sizes were huge!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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All the best!
And, I had not made it.
Dropped them
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Cleared multiple of them
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Anyway!
And..
I looked around me
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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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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 vividly remember that evening.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It is almost impossible.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Searched for my roll number.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Keep your ego aside.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Your credentials do not matter!
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 was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I did not go back to my home.
But, then it hit me hard.
.
And entered the park.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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.”
Found an empty bench..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Worked for a marketing agency
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..