Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 02:32
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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And..
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.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
But, then it hit me hard.
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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.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
All the best!
“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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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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…
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
All achievers in their own way.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I looked around me
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I vividly remember that evening.
“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.”
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).
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, I had not made it.
Cleared multiple of them
I did not go back to my home.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
The batch sizes were huge!
Searched for my roll number.
It is almost impossible.
Dropped them
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was alone in Delhi back then
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And entered the park.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Anyway!
“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).”
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Keep your ego aside.
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..
Your credentials do not matter!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was constantly staring into the ground