Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:01
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
All achievers in their own way.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Dropped them
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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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Cleared multiple of them
And, I had not made it.
Keep your ego aside.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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).
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I vividly remember that evening.
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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).”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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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All the best!
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It is almost impossible.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
The batch sizes were huge!
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Found an empty bench..
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I was alone in Delhi back then
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Anyway!
I did not go back to my home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And entered the park.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on 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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Searched for my roll number.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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But, then it hit me hard.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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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Your credentials do not matter!
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
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…
I looked around me
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was constantly staring into the ground