Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 03:28
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, I had not made it.
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.
Sunt explicabo sunt omnis eveniet enim et.
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).
Found an empty bench..
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I vividly remember that evening.
It is almost impossible.
All achievers in their own way.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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But, then it hit me hard.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Your credentials do not matter!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
The batch sizes were huge!
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Keep your ego aside.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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).”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I did not go back to my home.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
All the best!
Anyway!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“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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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Searched for my roll number.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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.
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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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.”
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.
Cleared multiple of them
I looked around me
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And entered the park.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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Dropped them
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -