Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 12:07
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And entered the park.
Has anyone ever really waited that long and gotten a paper check mailed 20 days ago?
And, I had not made it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Anyway!
It is almost impossible.
“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.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I've never read the book. What did Dorian Grey do that was so immoral and sinful?
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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 was constantly staring into the ground
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And..
How do you handle family members who ask for handouts?
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I looked around me
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Your credentials do not matter!
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Found an empty bench..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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All achievers in their own way.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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Worked for a marketing agency
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Searched for my roll number.
“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).”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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…
Keep your ego aside.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I vividly remember that evening.
The batch sizes were huge!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Cleared multiple of them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.”
“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.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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).
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Dropped them
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I did not go back to my 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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
All the best!