Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 01:05
I did not go back to my home.
Searched for my roll number.
And..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Anyway!
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Cleared multiple of them
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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.”
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…
How do I cut off friends that don't contribute to my life?
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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.
It is almost impossible.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And entered the park.
“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.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Dropped them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Your credentials do not matter!
Found an empty bench..
And, I had not made it.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Keep your ego aside.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been 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).”
I looked around me
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was alone in Delhi back then
The batch sizes were huge!
I vividly remember that evening.
All achievers in their own way.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
All the best!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
But, then it hit me hard.
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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.