Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 11:14
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“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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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Anyway!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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All the best!
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
The batch sizes were huge!
Keep your ego aside.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Why do people procrastinate and how can they stop?
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Cleared multiple of them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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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.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It is almost impossible.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear 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).”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I looked around me
All achievers in their own way.
I vividly remember that evening.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Dropped them
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Worked for a marketing agency
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Searched for my roll number.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I was alone in Delhi back then
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And..
And, I had not made it.
And entered the park.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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…
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Your credentials do not matter!
“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.”
“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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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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).
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
But, then it hit me hard.
I did not go back to my home.
Found an empty bench..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.