Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:44
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
All the best!
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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, 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.”
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Searched for my roll number.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I vividly remember that evening.
“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).”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
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I looked around me
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Keep your ego aside.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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).
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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All achievers in their own way.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
When do you feel most peaceful ever?
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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And, I had not made it.
Found an empty bench..
The batch sizes were huge!
It is almost impossible.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Dropped them
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I did not go back to my home.
But, then it hit me hard.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And entered the park.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Cleared multiple of them
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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 was constantly staring into the ground
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Anyway!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And..
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…