Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 22.06.2025 01:24
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I looked around me
And..
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Cleared multiple of them
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).
I did not go back to my home.
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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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
While emptying a house, have you ever seen something in it that blew your mind?
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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How far back into your childhood can your remember and what is your favorite memory of that time?
Worked for a marketing agency
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Your credentials do not matter!
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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“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).”
Keep your ego aside.
And entered the park.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Anyway!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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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.”
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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Dropped them
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It is almost impossible.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
The batch sizes were huge!
Searched for my roll number.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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)
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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…
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
All the best!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
But, then it hit me hard.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
All achievers in their own way.
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