Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 12:13
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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.
And entered the park.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Keep your ego aside.
Dropped them
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The batch sizes were huge!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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.
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I did not go back to my home.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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And..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
All the best!
And, I had not made it.
“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).”
Your credentials do not matter!
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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 vividly remember that evening.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I looked around me
Searched for my roll number.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
But, then it hit me hard.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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Found an empty bench..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It is almost impossible.
Anyway!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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).
Cleared multiple of them
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…
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
All achievers in their own way.