Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 00:34
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Anyway!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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I vividly remember that evening.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Why do I get stressed when I go to bed?
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Keep your ego aside.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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).
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
How do I study with focus and concentration and avoid distractions and procrastination?
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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 looked around me
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
How do you confront your own family for not inviting you or leaving you out of things?
Found an empty bench..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It is almost impossible.
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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.
All the best!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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And, I had not made it.
.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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.
“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.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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…
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Dropped them
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Your credentials do not matter!
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Searched for my roll number.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Cleared multiple of them
All achievers in their own way.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
.
But, then it hit me hard.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Worked for a marketing agency
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I did not go back to my home.
The batch sizes were huge!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And entered the park.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.