Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 00:23
The batch sizes were huge!
Your credentials do not matter!
Searched for my roll number.
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It is almost impossible.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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And, I had not made it.
Found an empty bench..
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I vividly remember that evening.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And entered the park.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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.
All the best!
“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).”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I did not go back to my home.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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And..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Anyway!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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?”
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It lasted approximately 10 months.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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.”
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Keep your ego aside.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
But, then it hit me hard.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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 was constantly staring into the ground
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Dropped them
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Cleared multiple of them
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).
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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…