Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 01:20
I looked around me
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
All the best!
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
And entered the park.
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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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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.
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It is almost impossible.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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).”
Found an empty bench..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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).
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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The batch sizes were huge!
But, then it hit me hard.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Dropped them
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I vividly remember that evening.
Anyway!
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
All achievers in their own way.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was alone in Delhi back then
I did not go back to my home.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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.”
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…
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Keep your ego aside.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Cleared multiple of them
“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.”
Searched for my roll number.
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.