Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 05:10
And, I had not made it.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Cleared multiple of them
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
The batch sizes were huge!
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.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Keep your ego aside.
All the best!
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Anyway!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I said, “Yes! I believe 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…
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Worked for a marketing agency
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not go back to my home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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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).
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And..
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And entered the park.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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).”
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I vividly remember that evening.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I looked around me
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
But, then it hit me hard.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It is almost impossible.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Dropped them
Searched for my roll number.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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.”
All achievers in their own way.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Your credentials do not matter!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Found an empty bench..
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?