Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 06:12
All the best!
And, I had not made it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
What can you do if someone makes a false accusation against you?
The batch sizes were huge!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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).”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Dropped them
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It is almost impossible.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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.”
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…
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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 vividly remember that evening.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Found an empty bench..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
All achievers in their own way.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Keep your ego aside.
But, then it hit me hard.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Anyway!
I was constantly staring into the ground
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.
And entered the park.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not go back to my home.
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Your credentials do not matter!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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