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Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

Last Updated: 28.06.2025 08:41

Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

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 crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

My grandmother deeded me her house before she passed last year. Her son still lives there refusing to move. What steps should I take to have him removed?

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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.

And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

All achievers in their own way.

If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.

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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).

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

Cleared multiple of them

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Found an empty bench..

Worked for a marketing agency

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.

I was alone in Delhi back then

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.

After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..

Your credentials do not matter!

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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.

And..

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…

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And, I had not made it.

And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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It is almost impossible.

If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.

I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

What real evidence is there to believe in legends such as the story of Atlandida or the lost continent of Lemuria?

I was constantly staring into the ground

I did not go back to my home.

The batch sizes were huge!

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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.

And entered the park.

It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.

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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.

Searched for my roll number.

I vividly remember that evening.

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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.

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All the best!

I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)

This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.

So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.

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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

In case you are wondering, how did my story end?

Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!

I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -

Keep your ego aside.

In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for 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.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.

I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.

“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”

Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.

I looked around me

Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.

“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.”

The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.

Dropped them

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.

Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!

“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.”

But, then it hit me hard.