Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 00:21
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
All the best!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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.
And, I had not made it.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Are miracles real or do they just have natural explanations?
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I vividly remember that evening.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Dropped them
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It is almost impossible.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And entered the park.
The batch sizes were huge!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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.
Anyway!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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All achievers in their own way.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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).
“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.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Searched for my roll number.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And..
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But, then it hit me hard.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Your credentials do not matter!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Cleared multiple of them
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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…
Keep your ego aside.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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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.
“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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not go back to my home.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I looked around me
Found an empty bench..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.