Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 00:11
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Your credentials do not matter!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cleared multiple of them
Why did Britain steal Gibraltar from Spain?
It is almost impossible.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Searched for my roll number.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And entered the park.
I did not go back to my home.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I vividly remember that evening.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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Found an empty bench..
I looked around me
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Dropped them
All achievers in their own way.
But, then it hit me hard.
All the best!
The batch sizes were huge!
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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…
And, I had not made it.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Anyway!
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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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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).
And..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Worked for a marketing agency
Keep your ego aside.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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.”
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