Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:38
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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And entered the park.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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 move for the next 30 minutes..
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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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I looked around me
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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).
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I vividly remember that evening.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It is almost impossible.
.
“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.”
Worked for a marketing agency
I was alone in Delhi back then
Found an empty bench..
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I did not go back to my home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Keep your ego aside.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, I had not made it.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
All achievers in their own way.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cleared multiple of them
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Anyway!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Have you ever been instructed/forced to crossdress for the benefit of others?
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Your credentials do not matter!
The batch sizes were huge!
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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…
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Searched for my roll number.
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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Dropped them
“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).”
But, then it hit me hard.
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All the best!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“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.”
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.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.