Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 06:25
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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And entered the park.
“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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, I had not made it.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I vividly remember that evening.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Cleared multiple of them
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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.
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).
Your credentials do not matter!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
But, then it hit me hard.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Why is there so much evil in the world?
I looked around me
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
How do I study with focus and concentration and avoid distractions and procrastination?
All achievers in their own way.
Anyway!
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Searched for my roll number.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I did not go back to my home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It is almost impossible.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Dropped them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
All the best!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Keep your ego aside.
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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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…
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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).”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.