Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 22.06.2025 00:09
Found an empty bench..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I did not go back to my home.
All achievers in their own way.
Dropped them
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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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Your credentials do not matter!
Worked for a marketing agency
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Searched for my roll number.
Anyway!
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Keep your ego aside.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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But, then it hit me hard.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was alone in Delhi back then
It is almost impossible.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All the best!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I looked around me
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, I had not made it.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I vividly remember that evening.
And entered the park.
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?”
“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.”
I was constantly staring into the ground
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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).”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
The batch sizes were huge!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.