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