Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 16:34
And..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Anyway!
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The batch sizes were huge!
I looked around me
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.
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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).
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Dropped them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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).”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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Keep your ego aside.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Searched for my roll number.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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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.
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Your credentials do not matter!
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…
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I did not go back to my home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
All achievers in their own way.
“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.”
Cleared multiple of them
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, I had not made it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
But, then it hit me hard.
I vividly remember that evening.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was alone in Delhi back then
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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?”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
All the best!
Found an empty bench..
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!
Worked for a marketing agency
And entered the park.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It is almost impossible.