Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 00:57
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, I had not made it.
Have you ever been humiliated in front of a group of girls and enjoyed it?
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I vividly remember that evening.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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.”
“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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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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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Your credentials do not matter!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Anyway!
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
All achievers in their own way.
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The batch sizes were huge!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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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…
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And entered the park.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Found an empty bench..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“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).”
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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Searched for my roll number.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
But, then it hit me hard.
It is almost impossible.
I did not go back to my home.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And..
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.
Cleared multiple of them
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Worked for a marketing agency
Dropped them
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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.
All the best!
Keep your ego aside.
I looked around me
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!