Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 01:00
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I did not go back to my home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Is it just me, or do we all hate Sasuke from Naruto?
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And..
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Anyway!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
But, then it hit me hard.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I vividly remember that evening.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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And, I had not made it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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.
The batch sizes were huge!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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).”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And entered the park.
“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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Your credentials do not matter!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
“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.”
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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Keep your ego aside.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Cleared multiple of them
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Found an empty bench..
Searched for my roll number.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It is almost impossible.
I looked around me
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Dropped them
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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).
All the best!
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Worked for a marketing agency
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
All achievers in their own way.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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…