Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 22.06.2025 02:29
But, then it hit me hard.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Cleared multiple of them
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And..
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Anyway!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Found an empty bench..
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I did not go back to my home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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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).”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It is almost impossible.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
The batch sizes were huge!
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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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Your credentials do not matter!
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Searched for my roll number.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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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.”
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.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Dropped them
Keep your ego aside.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And entered the park.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, I had not made it.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
All the best!
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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…
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I looked around me
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I vividly remember that evening.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.