Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 00:29
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
But, then it hit me hard.
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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).
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over 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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was constantly staring into the ground
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
The batch sizes were huge!
Keep your ego aside.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Anyway!
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).”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Searched for my roll number.
And..
.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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It is almost impossible.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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 vividly remember that evening.
Dropped them
And entered the park.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Worked for a marketing agency
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I did not go back to my home.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Your credentials do not matter!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I looked around me
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, I had not made it.
All achievers in their own way.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
All the best!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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 alone in Delhi back then
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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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.
Cleared multiple of them
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”