Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 01:39
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I looked around me
I was alone in Delhi back then
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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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.
“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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Dropped them
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I vividly remember that evening.
Keep your ego aside.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
The batch sizes were huge!
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And..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
It is almost impossible.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
All achievers in their own way.
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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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.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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Anyway!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
How likely is it that Israel would target targets in Iran if there is a full-blown conflict?
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Searched for my roll number.
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And entered the park.
And, I had not made it.
.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Cleared multiple of them
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
Your credentials do not matter!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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 lasted approximately 10 months.
All the best!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Found an empty bench..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not go back to my home.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
But, then it hit me hard.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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…
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.