Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:37
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Searched for my roll number.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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And..
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Anyway!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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“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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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.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And entered the park.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
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“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.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
All achievers in their own way.
And, I had not made it.
I did not go back to my home.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
The batch sizes were huge!
I looked around me
Dropped them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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…
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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.”
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).
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It is almost impossible.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
All the best!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Found an empty bench..
But, then it hit me hard.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I vividly remember that evening.
Keep your ego aside.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)