Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 04:29
I was constantly staring into the ground
Cleared multiple of them
“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).”
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not go back to my home.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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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 an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Dropped them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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But, then it hit me hard.
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.
Anyway!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Can a teenager take boron? (Read my comment below for more context if you wish)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I vividly remember that evening.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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 was alone in Delhi back then
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
All achievers in their own way.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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…
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.
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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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Keep your ego aside.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Worked for a marketing agency
“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.”
All the best!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I looked around me
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
The batch sizes were huge!
Your credentials do not matter!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Searched for my roll number.
And entered the park.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It is almost impossible.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
.
And, I had not made it.