Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:37
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Anyway!
Worked for a marketing agency
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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).
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
All achievers in their own way.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Found an empty bench..
But, then it hit me hard.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Keep your ego aside.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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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.”
The batch sizes were huge!
Searched for my roll number.
Cleared multiple of them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Your credentials do not matter!
And, I had not made it.
And entered the park.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And..
Dropped them
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not go back to my home.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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 vividly remember that evening.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I looked around me
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.
“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.”
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
All the best!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It is almost impossible.
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…
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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)
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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).”