Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 14:39
I did not go back to my home.
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Found an empty bench..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Dropped them
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And entered the park.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was alone in Delhi back then
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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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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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
The batch sizes were huge!
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Searched for my roll number.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Cleared multiple of them
It is almost impossible.
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All the best!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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.
And..
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.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“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.”
I vividly remember that evening.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“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).”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Your credentials do not matter!
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.
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Keep your ego aside.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Anyway!
But, then it hit me hard.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
All achievers in their own way.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, I had not made it.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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…
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I looked around me