Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:07
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And entered the park.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Your credentials do not matter!
Found an empty bench..
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All achievers in their own way.
Cleared multiple of them
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Worked for a marketing agency
I was alone in Delhi back then
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And..
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I vividly remember that evening.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
But, then it hit me hard.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It is almost impossible.
And, I had not made it.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Keep your ego aside.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
Dropped them
Searched for my roll number.
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All the best!
The batch sizes were huge!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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.
I looked around me
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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).
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…
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I did not go back to my home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Anyway!