Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:09
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).
Keep your ego aside.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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But, then it hit me hard.
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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).”
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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All achievers in their own way.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Cleared multiple of them
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
All the best!
It is almost impossible.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And..
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I vividly remember that evening.
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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…
“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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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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 did not go back to my home.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
Searched for my roll number.
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.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Found an empty bench..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Your credentials do not matter!
And entered the park.
The batch sizes were huge!
“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.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Anyway!
Dropped them
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.
I looked around me
And, I had not made it.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.