Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 02:37
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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…
I was constantly staring into the ground
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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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.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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 looked around me
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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.”
But, then it hit me hard.
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Searched for my roll number.
“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.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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All the best!
And entered the park.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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).
Cleared multiple of them
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Your credentials do not matter!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
It is almost impossible.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I did not go back to my home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Worked for a marketing agency
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Anyway!
Keep your ego aside.
Dropped them
And..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
All achievers in their own way.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, I had not made it.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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).”
The batch sizes were huge!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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