Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 10:57
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, I had not made it.
Found an empty bench..
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“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).”
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…
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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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 an element of probability that no one can predict.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Worked for a marketing agency
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Keep your ego aside.
And entered the park.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All achievers in their own way.
Cleared multiple of them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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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.
The batch sizes were huge!
I vividly remember that evening.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Searched for my roll number.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Your credentials do not matter!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I did not go back to my home.
Dropped them
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
But, then it hit me hard.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I looked around me
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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, 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 case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was constantly staring into the ground
It is almost impossible.
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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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All the best!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Anyway!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.