Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 11:03
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And..
It is almost impossible.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, I had not made it.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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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.
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…
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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The batch sizes were huge!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cleared multiple of them
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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 looked around me
And entered the park.
But, then it hit me hard.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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).”
Your credentials do not matter!
I did not go back to my home.
.
All the best!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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 ..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Keep your ego aside.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Found an empty bench..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I vividly remember that evening.
Dropped them
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
“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.”
Searched for my roll number.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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