Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 04:41
But, then it hit me hard.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Dropped them
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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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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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…
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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The batch sizes were huge!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I did not go back to my home.
“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.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Searched for my roll number.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Found an empty bench..
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, I had not made it.
Cleared multiple of them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Keep your ego aside.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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All achievers in their own way.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And..
I was alone in Delhi back then
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was constantly staring into the ground
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And entered the park.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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).”
It is almost impossible.
Anyway!
Your credentials do not matter!
Worked for a marketing agency
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
All the best!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I vividly remember that evening.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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 looked around me