Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:49
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
The batch sizes were huge!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And entered the park.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Dropped them
I did not go back to my home.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Found an empty bench..
Your credentials do not matter!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I vividly remember that evening.
Anyway!
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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.”
It is almost impossible.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cleared multiple of them
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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…
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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All achievers in their own way.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
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).
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Keep your ego aside.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
But, then it hit me hard.
I was alone in Delhi back then
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I looked around me
All the best!
And..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Searched for my roll number.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)