Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 01:42
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been 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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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Searched for my roll number.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
The batch sizes were huge!
But, then it hit me hard.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Dropped them
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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).”
It is almost impossible.
“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 looked around me
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And..
Worked for a marketing agency
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling 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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Cleared multiple of them
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And, I had not made it.
And entered the park.
I did not go back to my home.
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.
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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All the best!
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I vividly remember that evening.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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.
Your credentials do not matter!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Anyway!
Found an empty bench..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Keep your ego aside.