Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 04:21
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It is almost impossible.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Keep your ego aside.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I vividly remember that evening.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Anyway!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I did not go back to my home.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Searched for my roll number.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Your credentials do not matter!
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“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.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
Dropped them
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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.
And, I had not made it.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
All the best!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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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.”
Found an empty bench..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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).”
And..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
But, then it hit me hard.
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.
Cleared multiple of them
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
The batch sizes were huge!
I looked around me
And entered the park.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
All achievers in their own way.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.