Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 23:42
I was alone in Delhi back then
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Cleared multiple of them
I was constantly staring into the ground
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Keep your ego aside.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And entered the park.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Found an empty bench..
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Dropped them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I looked around me
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
It is almost impossible.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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 did not go back to my home.
“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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I vividly remember that evening.
But, then it hit me hard.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
All achievers in their own way.
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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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Your credentials do not matter!
Searched for my roll number.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, I had not made it.
The batch sizes were huge!
All the best!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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).
“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.
Anyway!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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.”