Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:37
Searched for my roll number.
But, then it hit me hard.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Your credentials do not matter!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Anyway!
I was constantly staring into the ground
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 did not go back to my home.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
Keep your ego aside.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All achievers in their own way.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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.
.
I looked around me
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
All the best!
And entered the park.
“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).”
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…
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It is almost impossible.
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Found an empty bench..
Dropped them
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I vividly remember that evening.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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).
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cleared multiple of them
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Worked for a marketing agency
And, I had not made it.