Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 01:55
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I did not go back to my home.
“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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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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)
And..
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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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..
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…
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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Anyway!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I vividly remember that evening.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
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Searched for my roll number.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Dropped them
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Keep your ego aside.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
The batch sizes were huge!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Cleared multiple of them
“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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
But, then it hit me hard.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
All the best!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It is almost impossible.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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Worked for a marketing agency
And, I had not made it.
All achievers in their own way.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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And entered the park.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I looked around me
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).
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
“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).”