Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 02:46
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It is almost impossible.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Worked for a marketing agency
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Keep your ego aside.
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The batch sizes were huge!
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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).”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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And..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, I had not made it.
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Dropped them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Anyway!
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
But, then it hit me hard.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Found an empty bench..
“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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“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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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Your credentials do not matter!
All the best!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I looked around me
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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…
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And entered the park.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Searched for my roll number.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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).
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not go back to my home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Cleared multiple of them
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.