Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:33
“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.”
“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).”
Anyway!
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
All the best!
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Worked for a marketing agency
I vividly remember that evening.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
But, then it hit me hard.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Can I see some saggy tit pics and huge areolas pics?
I looked around me
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Cleared multiple of them
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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And, I had not made it.
All achievers in their own way.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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).
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Searched for my roll number.
I did not go back to my home.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
The batch sizes were huge!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It is almost impossible.
Found an empty bench..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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…
Dropped them
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
And entered the park.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And..
Keep your ego aside.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was constantly staring into the ground
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.