Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 07:39
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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.
Keep your ego aside.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Found an empty bench..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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).”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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“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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Dropped them
The batch sizes were huge!
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.
And..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, I had not made it.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It is almost impossible.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I did not go back to my home.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
But, then it hit me hard.
All the best!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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…
Cleared multiple of them
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I looked around me
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Searched for my roll number.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I vividly remember that evening.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Worked for a marketing agency
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
All achievers in their own way.
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).
Anyway!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And entered the park.
Your credentials do not matter!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.