Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 22.06.2025 01:26
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I did not go back to my home.
All achievers in their own way.
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But, then it hit me hard.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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?”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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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Cleared multiple of them
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Dropped them
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
All the best!
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, I had not made it.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Searched for my roll number.
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And entered the park.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Your credentials do not matter!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Found an empty bench..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I vividly remember that evening.
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.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I looked around me
“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.”
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…
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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Keep your ego aside.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
“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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Anyway!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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And..