Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 09:39
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I looked around me
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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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).”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Keep your ego aside.
The batch sizes were huge!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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.”
Dropped them
I did not go back to my home.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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Anyway!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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And entered the park.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
But, then it hit me hard.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
And..
“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.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
All the best!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, I had not made it.
Cleared multiple of them
All achievers in their own way.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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).
It is almost impossible.
I was alone in Delhi back then
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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 was constantly staring into the ground
Searched for my roll number.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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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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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I vividly remember that evening.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!