Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:34
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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“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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All achievers in their own way.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Cleared multiple of them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
But, then it hit me hard.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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.
How can someone in your family purposely try to destroy your reputation?
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Found an empty bench..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
What are some funny stories of people calling 911 for non-emergencies?
I did not go back to my home.
I vividly remember that evening.
“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 looked around me
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Dropped them
The batch sizes were huge!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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And..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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 case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
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.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Worked for a marketing agency
All the best!
And, I had not made it.
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
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…
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And entered the park.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Searched for my roll number.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Keep your ego aside.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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.
Anyway!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It is almost impossible.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)