Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:04
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It is almost impossible.
I vividly remember that evening.
And entered the park.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Found an empty bench..
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Dropped them
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.
All achievers in their own way.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
But, then it hit me hard.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All the best!
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Your credentials do not matter!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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)
I looked around me
Anyway!
I was constantly staring into the ground
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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.”
“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).”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Worked for a marketing agency
Keep your ego aside.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, I had not made it.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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.”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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).
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
Cleared multiple of them
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…
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
The batch sizes were huge!
.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
.
And..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I did not go back to my home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Searched for my roll number.