Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:03
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I looked around me
And entered the park.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“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.”
And..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
All achievers in their own way.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
But, then it hit me hard.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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.”
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All the best!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
What is a good comeback for when someone calls you flat?
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
What is that one moment in your life when you felt "I am awesome"?
Your credentials do not matter!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I did not go back to my home.
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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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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Cleared multiple of them
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Found an empty bench..
What can I say to a scammer who thinks he loves me, but I don't want to be scammed?
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Worked for a marketing agency
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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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Dropped them
Searched for my roll number.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Anyway!
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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).”
I vividly remember that evening.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Keep your ego aside.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It is almost impossible.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, I had not made it.