Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:49
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And entered the park.
The batch sizes were huge!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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“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, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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Cleared multiple of them
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It is almost impossible.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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.
“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.”
What is a common thought that keeps people up at night? Why do some people experience this?
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Found an empty bench..
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I vividly remember that evening.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Your credentials do not matter!
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…
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not go back to my home.
Anyway!
Searched for my roll number.
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
But, then it hit me hard.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All the best!
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Keep your ego aside.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And..
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, I had not made it.
Dropped them
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I looked around me
I was alone in Delhi back then