Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 03:33
Searched for my roll number.
Worked for a marketing agency
The batch sizes were huge!
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Found an empty bench..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was constantly staring into the ground
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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Dropped them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Cleared multiple of them
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I did not go back to my home.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Keep your ego aside.
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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I vividly remember that evening.
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.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And entered the park.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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.”
It is almost impossible.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Your credentials do not matter!
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But, then it hit me hard.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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All achievers in their own way.
I looked around me
And, I had not made it.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
All the best!
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Anyway!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
“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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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).
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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).”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.