Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:36
And, I had not made it.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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).
“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 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.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Is it possible to become homeless after being released from jail or prison in the United States?
But, then it hit me hard.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Found an empty bench..
Your credentials do not matter!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
All achievers in their own way.
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Keep your ego aside.
I vividly remember that evening.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Anyway!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Dropped them
What have I done wrong? How can I start over?
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I looked around me
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All the best!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was constantly staring into the ground
It is almost impossible.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And entered the park.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Searched for my roll number.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
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.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Worked for a marketing agency
Cleared multiple of them
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I did not go back to my home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”