Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 02:49
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Found an empty bench..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I vividly remember that evening.
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And entered the park.
“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.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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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.
Worked for a marketing agency
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Your credentials do not matter!
All the best!
Dropped them
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was constantly staring into the ground
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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 looked around me
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 was alone in Delhi back then
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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.
“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).”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It is almost impossible.
Keep your ego aside.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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…
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
But, then it hit me hard.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Cleared multiple of them
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All achievers in their own way.
And..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I did not go back to my home.
.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Anyway!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, I had not made it.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Searched for my roll number.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
The batch sizes were huge!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”