Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 04:51
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I did not go back to my home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Dropped them
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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).”
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, I had not made it.
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It is almost impossible.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was constantly staring into the ground
The batch sizes were huge!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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).
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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Your credentials do not matter!
Anyway!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Found an empty bench..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Keep your ego aside.
I vividly remember that evening.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
Searched for my roll number.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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…
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
But, then it hit me hard.
All the best!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was alone in Delhi back then
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And entered the park.
“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.”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Cleared multiple of them
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 looked around me
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.