Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 09:14
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Cleared multiple of them
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Your credentials do not matter!
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Searched for my roll number.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
But, then it hit me hard.
I looked around me
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I did not go back to my home.
All the best!
Keep your ego aside.
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“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.”
And..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, I had not made it.
Dropped them
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The batch sizes were huge!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Worked for a marketing agency
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Found an empty bench..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Anyway!
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All achievers in their own way.
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).
“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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I vividly remember that evening.
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…
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It is almost impossible.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And entered the park.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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 we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)