Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 01:03
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But, then it hit me hard.
The batch sizes were huge!
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, I had not made it.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I vividly remember that evening.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I was alone in Delhi back then
“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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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).”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I looked around me
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All the best!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Found an empty bench..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And..
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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“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.”
Keep your ego aside.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not go back to my home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Dropped them
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And entered the park.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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…
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Your credentials do not matter!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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).
Anyway!
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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It is almost impossible.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Searched for my roll number.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.