Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 05:32
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And entered the park.
Dropped them
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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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Your credentials do not matter!
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But, then it hit me hard.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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.”
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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 alone in Delhi back then
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Have you ever secretly watched someone while they were doing something private?
I looked around me
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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…
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I vividly remember that evening.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Found an empty bench..
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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.
And..
Anyway!
Searched for my roll number.
All the best!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, I had not made it.
All achievers in their own way.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
The batch sizes were huge!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Cleared multiple of them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I did not go back to my home.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Keep your ego aside.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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.”
“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).”
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It is almost impossible.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -