Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 01:08
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Anyway!
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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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And..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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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“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).”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
All the best!
Found an empty bench..
And, I had not made it.
Your credentials do not matter!
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I vividly remember that evening.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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.
Dropped them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I looked around me
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
The batch sizes were huge!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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.
And entered the park.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
It is almost impossible.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Searched for my roll number.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I did not go back to my home.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
But, then it hit me hard.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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 ..
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I was alone in Delhi back then
All achievers in their own way.
Cleared multiple of them