Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 01:56
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
But, then it hit me hard.
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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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, I had not made it.
What isइस संसार में पहले भागवान आया की इंसान?
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not go back to my home.
Worked for a marketing agency
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Searched for my roll number.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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.”
Found an empty bench..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
How can you tell if someone is cunning?
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And..
Cleared multiple of them
Keep your ego aside.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And entered the park.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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).
Dropped them
.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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…
It is almost impossible.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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All the best!
I was constantly staring into the ground
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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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I looked around me
I vividly remember that evening.
All achievers in their own way.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Anyway!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
The batch sizes were huge!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Your credentials do not matter!
“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.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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).”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -