Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 04:11
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Anyway!
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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…
Searched for my roll number.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
But, then it hit me hard.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Found an empty bench..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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).”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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).
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
I looked around me
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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.”
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Are there any types of headphones or earbuds that are specifically designed for wearing overnight?
The batch sizes were huge!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Worked for a marketing agency
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Dropped them
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“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.
Cleared multiple of them
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, I had not made it.
Keep your ego aside.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I vividly remember that evening.
And entered the park.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And..
I was constantly staring into the ground
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
All achievers in their own way.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I did not go back to my home.
It is almost impossible.
All the best!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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!
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.