Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 13:56
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Iusto et ipsum nesciunt est qui.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And entered the park.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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).”
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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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
All achievers in their own way.
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Found an empty bench..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I vividly remember that evening.
It is almost impossible.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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.”
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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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
All the best!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
The batch sizes were huge!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, I had not made it.
Cleared multiple of them
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Keep your ego aside.
But, then it hit me hard.
I looked around me
I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not go back to my home.
And..
Dropped them
“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.”
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Searched for my roll number.
Anyway!