Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 03:50
I vividly remember that evening.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And..
Your credentials do not matter!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Found an empty bench..
I did not go back to my home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Et expedita consequatur quam et.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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And, I had not made 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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
The batch sizes were huge!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
All the best!
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Cleared multiple of them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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But, then it hit me hard.
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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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“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.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Searched for my roll number.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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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“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.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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.
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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).”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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!
Anyway!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I looked around me
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It is almost impossible.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And entered the park.
Dropped them
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Worked for a marketing agency
Keep your ego aside.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All achievers in their own way.