Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 22.06.2025 01:08
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.
And..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I want to touch my sister’s boobs. What do I say?
But, then it hit me hard.
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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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Keep your ego aside.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Who is someone that inspires you?
Searched for my roll number.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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.”
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.”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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All the best!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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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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 entered the park.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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.
.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I vividly remember that evening.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I did not go back to my home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Dropped them
Found an empty bench..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Your credentials do not matter!
Worked for a marketing agency
Cleared multiple of them
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And, I had not made it.
All achievers in their own way.
Anyway!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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).
The batch sizes were huge!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I looked around me
I was constantly staring into the ground
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.