Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 05:20
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And, I had not made it.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I did not go back to my home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The batch sizes were huge!
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Found an empty bench..
Your credentials do not matter!
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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But, then it hit me hard.
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…
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Searched for my roll number.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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.
All achievers in their own way.
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I vividly remember that evening.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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And..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And entered the park.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It is almost impossible.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was constantly staring into the ground
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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.
I looked around me
“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).”
“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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Dropped them
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Anyway!
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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).
“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.”
Keep your ego aside.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
All the best!