Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 05:52
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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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I was alone in Delhi back then
Anyway!
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.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Searched for my roll number.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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.
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.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Dropped them
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I vividly remember that evening.
Cleared multiple of them
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
All achievers in their own way.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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And entered the park.
I looked around me
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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…
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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“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, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
The batch sizes were huge!
“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.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
All the best!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
.
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.”
And, I had not made it.
It is almost impossible.
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).
Your credentials do not matter!
I did not go back to my home.
.
Worked for a marketing agency
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Found an empty bench..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
But, then it hit me hard.