Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 03:17
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
The batch sizes were huge!
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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How far back into your childhood can your remember and what is your favorite memory of that time?
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I vividly remember that evening.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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…
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And..
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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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
Keep your ego aside.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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Dropped them
But, then it hit me hard.
“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.”
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, I had not made it.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Your credentials do not matter!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cleared multiple of them
Anyway!
“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.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
It is almost impossible.
All achievers in their own way.
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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).”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I looked around me
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Searched for my roll number.
And entered the park.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I did not go back to my 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.
All the best!
I was alone in Delhi back then
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Found an empty bench..