Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 04:06
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Anyway!
And entered the park.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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).
The batch sizes were huge!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been 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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“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.”
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Dropped them
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cleared multiple of them
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was constantly staring into the ground
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Your credentials do not matter!
“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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It is almost impossible.
And..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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.
Worked for a marketing agency
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I vividly remember that evening.
And, I had not made it.
I did not go back to my home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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Found an empty bench..
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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
But, then it hit me hard.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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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.
Searched for my roll number.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Keep your ego aside.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All the best!
All achievers in their own way.
“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).”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I looked around me