Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 01:52
Searched for my roll number.
And..
I vividly remember that evening.
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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).
Worked for a marketing agency
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And entered the park.
“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).”
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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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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Dropped them
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Anyway!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
How do teachers justify punishing a student for fighting back against their bullies?
But, then it hit me hard.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not go back to my home.
Keep your ego aside.
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“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.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
All the best!
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Found an empty bench..
I was alone in Delhi back then
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, I had not made it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Why do some people enjoy being dominated?
It is almost impossible.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I looked around me
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
The batch sizes were huge!
“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.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
All achievers in their own way.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Your credentials do not matter!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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…
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cleared multiple of them
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -