Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 11:48
And entered the park.
I did not go back to my home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.”
And, I had not made it.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Cleared multiple of them
Anyway!
I was constantly staring into the ground
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And..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I vividly remember that evening.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Dropped them
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Your credentials do not matter!
All achievers in their own way.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I looked around me
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
The batch sizes were huge!
All the best!
Found an empty bench..
“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.”
Worked for a marketing agency
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It is almost impossible.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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).
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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).”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
Searched for my roll number.
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…
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Keep your ego aside.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”