Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 15:51
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I did not go back to my home.
I vividly remember that evening.
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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).
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Anyway!
All the best!
Your credentials do not matter!
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
The batch sizes were huge!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Searched for my roll number.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
It is almost impossible.
Cleared multiple of them
Dropped them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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…
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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And..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I looked around me
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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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.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Keep your ego aside.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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.”
I was constantly staring into the ground
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“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).”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And entered the park.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was alone in Delhi back then
But, then it hit me hard.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
All achievers in their own way.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, I had not made it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Found an empty bench..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.