Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 01:12
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Your credentials do not matter!
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Anyway!
Keep your ego aside.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Cleared multiple of them
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I did not go back to my home.
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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).
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
How do flat earthers explain the Earth being stationary? Is this concept considered impossible?
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was constantly staring into the ground
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
.
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But, then it hit me hard.
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.
Found an empty bench..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I looked around me
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And entered the park.
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…
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
.
All achievers in their own way.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I vividly remember that evening.
Searched for my roll number.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
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.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Worked for a marketing agency
Dropped them
“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, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, I had not made it.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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).”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It is almost impossible.
The batch sizes were huge!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was alone in Delhi back then
All the best!