Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:37
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Searched for my roll number.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I looked around me
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And..
And entered the park.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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, I had not made it.
“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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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Worked for a marketing agency
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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…
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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But, then it hit me hard.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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.”
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It is almost impossible.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Anyway!
I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
All achievers in their own way.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cleared multiple of them
I did not go back to my home.
The batch sizes were huge!
All the best!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Your credentials do not matter!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Found an empty bench..
“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).”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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).
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was constantly staring into the ground
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
Keep your ego aside.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Dropped them