Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 01:34
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And entered the park.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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).
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Dropped them
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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And, I had not made it.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I did not go back to my home.
And..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
All the best!
Worked for a marketing agency
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Anyway!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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.
The batch sizes were huge!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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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).”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Keep your ego aside.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
But, then it hit me hard.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I looked around me
All achievers in their own way.
Your credentials do not matter!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Searched for my roll number.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It is almost impossible.
“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, 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.”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Found an empty bench..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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 vividly remember that evening.
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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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Cleared multiple of them