Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 02:44
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
All achievers in their own way.
But, then it hit me hard.
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.
“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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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
How can a small local business with no marketing budget use social media to attract more customers?
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, I had not made it.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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).”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Consequatur corporis quos perspiciatis tenetur vel totam.
Keep your ego aside.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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And..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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.
Your credentials do not matter!
All the best!
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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And entered the park.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Searched for my roll number.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
Found an empty bench..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I looked around me
.
It is almost impossible.
.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not go back to my home.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I vividly remember that evening.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Cleared multiple of them
Anyway!
The batch sizes were huge!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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…
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Dropped them
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.