Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:40
And entered the park.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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).
Searched for my roll number.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Anyway!
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But, then it hit me hard.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, I had not made it.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Found an empty bench..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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“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).”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Dropped them
The batch sizes were huge!
“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.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Keep your ego aside.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was alone in Delhi back then
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I vividly remember that evening.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
All the best!
Your credentials do not matter!
Cleared multiple of them
I looked around me
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It is almost impossible.
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, 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)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Worked for a marketing agency
And..
All achievers in their own way.
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 did not go back to my home.
“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.”