Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:03
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I did not go back to my home.
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Keep your ego aside.
“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.”
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.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
All the best!
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I vividly remember that evening.
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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?”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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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…
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
How can someone in your family purposely try to destroy your reputation?
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
All achievers in their own way.
How do you get a girl to like you?
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It is almost impossible.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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.”
“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).”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And entered the park.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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).
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And..
Why can’t my wife just accept the fact that I’m going to cheat?
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.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
But, then it hit me hard.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, I had not made it.
Dropped them
Your credentials do not matter!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I looked around me
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Found an empty bench..
Cleared multiple of them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Searched for my roll number.
Worked for a marketing agency
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Anyway!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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