Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 03:57
Anyway!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I did not go back to my home.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
How many Russians really understand the state they live in?
Searched for my roll number.
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.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
.
And, I had not made it.
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Found an empty bench..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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But, then it hit me hard.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
All achievers in their own way.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“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.”
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I was constantly staring into the ground
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Dropped them
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Worked for a marketing agency
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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).
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Cleared multiple of them
“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.”
“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).”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Keep your ego aside.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Your credentials do not matter!
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?
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
The batch sizes were huge!
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…
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It is almost impossible.
All the best!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.