Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 10:39
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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All achievers in their own way.
“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.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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Searched for my roll number.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, I had not made it.
And..
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Found an empty bench..
Dropped them
Anyway!
“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).”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I did not go back to my home.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And entered the park.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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.
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Your credentials do not matter!
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.
I looked around me
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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).
I was constantly staring into the ground
I vividly remember that evening.
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All the best!
It is almost impossible.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
But, then it hit me hard.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Keep your ego aside.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was alone in Delhi back then
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
The batch sizes were huge!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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…
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Worked for a marketing agency
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.