Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 10:20
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I vividly remember that evening.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Quia qui rem laborum itaque vel.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The batch sizes were huge!
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).
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
All the best!
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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Searched for my roll number.
I did not go back to my home.
Keep your ego aside.
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Found an empty bench..
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)
Quis sed officia eum accusantium animi.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And..
All achievers in their own way.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
But, then it hit me hard.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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…
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cleared multiple of them
“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.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I was constantly staring into the ground
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“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).”
It is almost impossible.
Dropped them
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Anyway!
And, I had not made it.
And entered the park.
I looked around me
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.