Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 03:02
It is almost impossible.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
But, then it hit me hard.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And entered the park.
Cleared multiple of them
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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.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, I had not made it.
Found an empty bench..
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.
Your credentials do not matter!
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And..
I vividly remember that evening.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Anyway!
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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.”
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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
All achievers in their own way.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I looked around me
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was alone in Delhi back then
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Maxime amet sequi odit placeat molestiae.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Why did my ex move on so quickly?
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I did not go back to my home.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
All the best!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Keep your ego aside.
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.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Dropped them
Searched for my roll number.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
The batch sizes were huge!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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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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…
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).
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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).”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.