Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 20:22
I did not go back to my home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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“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).”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“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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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
All the best!
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Keep your ego aside.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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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).
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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And..
I looked around me
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Dropped them
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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…
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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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It is almost impossible.
I vividly remember that evening.
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And, I had not made it.
Cleared multiple of them
Worked for a marketing agency
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And entered the park.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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The batch sizes were huge!
All achievers in their own way.
“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.”
Do humans know everything they need to know?
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
Anyway!
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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Searched for my roll number.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Found an empty bench..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
But, then it hit me hard.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Your credentials do not matter!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.