Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 02:45
But, then it hit me hard.
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).
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Cleared multiple of them
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Dropped them
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I vividly remember that evening.
Why am I always so tired, no matter how much I sleep?
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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And..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Keep your ego aside.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back 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.
The batch sizes were huge!
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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).”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Found an empty bench..
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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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
It is almost impossible.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I looked around me
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And entered the park.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
All the best!
Anyway!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Searched for my roll number.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
And, I had not made it.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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.”
I did not go back to my home.