Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 04:34
I was constantly staring into the ground
But, then it hit me hard.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Anyway!
Keep your ego aside.
Which Bibles can one read and be confident they are reading the inerrant word of God?
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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All the best!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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I did not go back to my home.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Your credentials do not matter!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Searched for my roll number.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Dropped them
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It is almost impossible.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
The batch sizes were huge!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And..
“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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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.
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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…
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Found an empty bench..
And, I had not made it.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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 vividly remember that evening.
“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.
And entered the park.
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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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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).
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.