Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 16:18
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Anyway!
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I looked around me
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Your credentials do not matter!
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And entered the park.
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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…
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was alone in Delhi back then
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.
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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.
And..
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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“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.”
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Cleared multiple of them
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
All the best!
Found an empty bench..
“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).”
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).
Keep your ego aside.
But, then it hit me hard.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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 was constantly staring into the ground
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
And, I had not made it.
Searched for my roll number.
“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.”
It is almost impossible.
I vividly remember that evening.
Dropped them
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
The batch sizes were huge!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I did not go back to my home.