Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 01:12
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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…
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Anyway!
And, I had not made it.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I vividly remember that evening.
Cleared multiple of them
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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All achievers in their own way.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Found an empty bench..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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, 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.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And entered the park.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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 the best!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
The batch sizes were huge!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It is almost impossible.
But, then it hit me hard.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I looked around me
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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).”
Keep your ego aside.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Dropped them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I did not go back to my home.
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.
Your credentials do not matter!
And..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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