Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:10
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.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Anyway!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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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And, I had not made it.
I looked around me
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
What do you remember that 95% of us have forgotten?
All the best!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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).”
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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It is almost impossible.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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.
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The batch sizes were huge!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I did not go back to my home.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Worked for a marketing agency
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
All achievers in their own way.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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.
Cleared multiple of them
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I vividly remember that evening.
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…
Found an empty bench..
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
But, then it hit me hard.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And entered the park.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Searched for my roll number.
Your credentials do not matter!
Keep your ego aside.
Dropped them
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.