Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 04:05
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I looked around me
Searched for my roll number.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Cleared multiple of them
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And..
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Keep your ego aside.
But, then it hit me hard.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
All achievers in their own way.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Found an empty bench..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
How could Trump, with his deplorable garbage supporters, manage to win an election?
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And entered the park.
Worked for a marketing agency
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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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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 is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I vividly remember that evening.
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.
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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.”
Anyway!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Your credentials do not matter!
It is almost impossible.
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…
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, I had not made it.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
The batch sizes were huge!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I did not go back to my home.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Dropped them
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
All the best!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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).”