Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 17:50
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Your credentials do not matter!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Worked for a marketing agency
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I vividly remember that evening.
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Dropped them
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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).
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Keep your ego aside.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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It is almost impossible.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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And entered the park.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, I had not made it.
Cleared multiple of them
Why is every human messed up in some way?
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
But, then it hit me hard.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Anyway!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And..
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 is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
All the best!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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.
Found an empty bench..
I looked around me
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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.”
“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 was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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 was alone in Delhi back then
I did not go back to my home.
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…
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.
The batch sizes were huge!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Searched for my roll number.