Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:53
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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All achievers in their own way.
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.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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It is almost impossible.
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I looked around me
I was alone in Delhi back then
Searched for my roll number.
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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).
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Dropped them
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“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.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
But, then it hit me hard.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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All the best!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Worked for a marketing agency
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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.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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And..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Cleared multiple of them
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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 ..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Keep your ego aside.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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).”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Anyway!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Found an empty bench..
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Your credentials do not matter!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And entered the park.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The batch sizes were huge!
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And, I had not made it.
I did not go back to my home.
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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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…
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I vividly remember that evening.