Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 02:34
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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).
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And..
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It is almost impossible.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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).”
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.
Cleared multiple of them
But, then it hit me hard.
Found an empty bench..
I was alone in Delhi back then
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Searched for my roll number.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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…
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Keep your ego aside.
The batch sizes were huge!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Your credentials do not matter!
Dropped them
And entered the park.
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.
All achievers in their own way.
“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.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I vividly remember that evening.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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 looked around me
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, I had not made it.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Anyway!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I did not go back to my home.
All the best!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.