Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 09:05
And, I had not made it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Your credentials do not matter!
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not go back to my home.
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 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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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All achievers in their own way.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I looked around me
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Dropped them
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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).
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
All the best!
But, then it hit me hard.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
.
I vividly remember that evening.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
The batch sizes were huge!
Found an empty bench..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Anyway!
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It is almost impossible.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Why do I get stressed when I go to bed?
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Keep your ego aside.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Searched for my roll number.
“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.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And entered the park.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for 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.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Cleared multiple of them
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…
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And..