Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 02:43
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Anyway!
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The batch sizes were huge!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
All achievers in their own way.
“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.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, I had not made it.
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…
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I vividly remember that evening.
It is almost impossible.
I looked around me
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Keep your ego aside.
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).
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I did not go back to my home.
All the best!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Found an empty bench..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
And entered the park.
Cleared multiple of them
I was constantly staring into the ground
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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.
Searched for my roll number.
Your credentials do not matter!
Worked for a marketing agency
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“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.”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I was alone in Delhi back then
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Dropped them
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.