Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 08:03
But, then it hit me hard.
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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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Cleared multiple of them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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.
Dropped them
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not go back to my home.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Anyway!
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All achievers in their own way.
And, I had not made it.
.
What happen if all of a sudden a movie star decides to quit acting?
I was alone in Delhi back then
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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.”
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It is almost impossible.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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.
“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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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I vividly remember that evening.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I looked around me
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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?”
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.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And entered the park.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Searched for my roll number.
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…
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Found an empty bench..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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).
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Worked for a marketing agency
I was constantly staring into the ground
The batch sizes were huge!
All the best!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Your credentials do not matter!
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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.