Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 07:07
Anyway!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I did not go back to my home.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And entered the park.
And, I had not made it.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Dropped them
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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).”
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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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It is almost impossible.
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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Found an empty bench..
The batch sizes were huge!
But, then it hit me hard.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I vividly remember that evening.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
All the best!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“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.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Worked for a marketing agency
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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 ..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Your credentials do not matter!
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.
Keep your ego aside.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
All achievers in their own way.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Cleared multiple of them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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…
I was alone in Delhi back then
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).
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Searched for my roll number.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.