Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:33
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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And entered the park.
I vividly remember that evening.
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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Searched for my roll number.
I looked around me
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
But, then it hit me hard.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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?”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All achievers in their own way.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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And..
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Cleared multiple of them
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Anyway!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It is almost impossible.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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All the best!
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“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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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…
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
Found an empty bench..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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).”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Dropped them
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.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Keep your ego aside.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was constantly staring into the ground
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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The batch sizes were huge!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.