Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 01:43
And, I had not made it.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Searched for my roll number.
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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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Can you share the entire summary of your spiritual life?
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Worked for a marketing agency
Dropped them
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
All achievers in their own way.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Cleared multiple of them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Found an empty bench..
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I looked around me
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I did not go back to my home.
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.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I vividly remember that evening.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Keep your ego aside.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
“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 is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And entered the park.
Anyway!
All the best!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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).”
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.
And..
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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It is almost impossible.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.