Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 00:11
The batch sizes were huge!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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).
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.
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And entered the park.
Searched for my roll number.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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…
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Worked for a marketing agency
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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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, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was constantly staring into the ground
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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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.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Anyway!
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
But, then it hit me hard.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I vividly remember that evening.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, I had not made it.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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.”
Keep your ego aside.
Cleared multiple of them
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It is almost impossible.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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).”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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.”
All the best!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Dropped them
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I did not go back to my home.
Your credentials do not matter!
And..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I looked around me
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
All achievers in their own way.
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Found an empty bench..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..