Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 00:38
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…
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Cleared multiple of them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Anyway!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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).”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, I had not made it.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I vividly remember that evening.
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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.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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Worked for a marketing agency
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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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.
“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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And entered the park.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Found an empty bench..
I looked around me
And..
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Dropped them
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It is almost impossible.
All achievers in their own way.
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).
Your credentials do not matter!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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The batch sizes were huge!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
But, then it hit me hard.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
All the best!
Searched for my roll number.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I did not go back to my home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Keep your ego aside.