Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:59
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And entered the park.
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It is almost impossible.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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“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.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I did not go back to my home.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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.
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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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Your credentials do not matter!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Keep your ego aside.
I looked around me
The batch sizes were huge!
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Found an empty bench..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
How is bestiality wrong, but killing animals for sport or trophies is considered okay?
I vividly remember that evening.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, I had not made it.
I was constantly staring into the ground
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Worked for a marketing agency
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
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And..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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).”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Dropped them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Anyway!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
All achievers in their own way.
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).
All the best!
I was alone in Delhi back then
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Searched for my roll number.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.