Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 09:33
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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Worked for a marketing agency
Cleared multiple of them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Your credentials do not matter!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
All the best!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.”
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).
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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.
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.
Keep your ego aside.
Found an empty bench..
“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).”
Searched for my roll number.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I did not go back to my home.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And..
I vividly remember that evening.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
All achievers in their own way.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I looked around me
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It is almost impossible.
Dropped them
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was alone in Delhi back then
The batch sizes were huge!
And entered the park.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Anyway!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, I had not made it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
But, then it hit me hard.
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…
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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