Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 02:51
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Anyway!
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, I had not made it.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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).
If my lovely sister sleeps with my boyfriend, what should I do about her?
I looked around me
“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).”
All achievers in their own way.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Cleared multiple of them
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Ad eveniet eaque et magni illum.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
What are you wearing under your clothes today?
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The batch sizes were huge!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
What can you do if you are a full-grown adult, but never experienced being a child?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I am a copy and paste developer, how do I become a real software developer?
I vividly remember that evening.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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.”
All the best!
Found an empty bench..
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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Dropped them
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Worked for a marketing agency
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not go back to my home.
Searched for my roll number.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Your credentials do not matter!
Keep your ego aside.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It is almost impossible.
“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.”
But, then it hit me hard.
And..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were 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.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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…
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And entered the park.