Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 02:53
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
The batch sizes were huge!
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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).
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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.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I did not go back to my home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, I had not made it.
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Found an empty bench..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Your credentials do not matter!
I vividly remember that evening.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Dropped them
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Searched for my roll number.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was alone in Delhi back then
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All the best!
And..
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…
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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It is almost impossible.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I looked around me
Cleared multiple of them
“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).”
And entered the park.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
But, then it hit me hard.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.