Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 01:15
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Keep your ego aside.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And entered the park.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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…
Cleared multiple of them
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Anyway!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
All the best!
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Worked for a marketing agency
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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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It is almost impossible.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Found an empty bench..
“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.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I looked around me
And..
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.
Your credentials do not matter!
All achievers in their own way.
I was constantly staring into the ground
But, then it hit me hard.
“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?
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Searched for my roll number.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I did not go back to my home.
I vividly remember that evening.
Dropped them
The batch sizes were huge!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, I had not made it.
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