Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 01:14
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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.”
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…
It is almost impossible.
Keep your ego aside.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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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.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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).”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Ad eveniet eaque et magni illum.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Dropped them
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Worked for a marketing agency
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, I had not made it.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Searched for my roll number.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And entered the park.
The batch sizes were huge!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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 vividly remember that evening.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
All the best!
And..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
All achievers in their own way.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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.”
Anyway!
I did not go back to my home.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
But, then it hit me hard.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Cleared multiple of them
I was alone in Delhi back then
I looked around me