Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:22
The batch sizes were huge!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It is almost impossible.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And..
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I did not go back to my home.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I looked around me
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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All achievers in their own way.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Anyway!
Found an empty bench..
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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Keep your ego aside.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
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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.
But, then it hit me hard.
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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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Searched for my roll number.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And entered the park.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
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.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“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).”
Cleared multiple of them
Dropped them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Worked for a marketing agency
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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.”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, I had not made it.
All the best!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.