Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 03:52
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I vividly remember that evening.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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).
“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.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
All the best!
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
All achievers in their own way.
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Dropped them
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.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Searched for my roll number.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
But, then it hit me hard.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, I had not made it.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I looked around me
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Found an empty bench..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was alone in Delhi back then
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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…
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Keep your ego aside.
And..
And entered the park.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Anyway!
“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.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cleared multiple of them
It is almost impossible.
Your credentials do not matter!
Worked for a marketing agency
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..