Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 11:08
I looked around me
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Keep your ego aside.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Searched for my roll number.
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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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Worked for a marketing agency
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“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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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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The batch sizes were huge!
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)
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
All achievers in their own way.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Dropped them
.
And, I had not made it.
And entered the park.
But, then it hit me hard.
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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
All the best!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And..
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It is almost impossible.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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 cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Anyway!
Your credentials do not matter!
I was alone in Delhi back then
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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.
I did not go back to my home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was constantly staring into the ground
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.