Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 03:26
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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…
Found an empty bench..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not go back to my home.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Keep your ego aside.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Cleared multiple of them
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
All achievers in their own way.
“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).”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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It is almost impossible.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I looked around me
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Your credentials do not matter!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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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.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And..
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But, then it hit me hard.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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).
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Searched for my roll number.
I vividly remember that evening.
“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.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Anyway!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
Dropped them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
The batch sizes were huge!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
All the best!
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
And entered the park.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Worked for a marketing agency
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, I had not made it.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over 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.”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.