Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 12:41
Your credentials do not matter!
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 gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It is almost impossible.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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And entered the park.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The batch sizes were huge!
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
But, then it hit me hard.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And..
Anyway!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Cleared multiple of them
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Worked for a marketing agency
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Dropped them
Found an empty bench..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Searched for my roll number.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I vividly remember that evening.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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 crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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
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All achievers in their own way.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I did not go back to my home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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.
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.”
And, I had not made it.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I looked around me
“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.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
All the best!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Keep your ego aside.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.