Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 10:05
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I did not go back to my home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I vividly remember that evening.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Searched for my roll number.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Keep your ego aside.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, I had not made it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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).”
I was constantly staring into the ground
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All achievers in their own way.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It is almost impossible.
Cleared multiple of them
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…
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Dropped them
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
“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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I looked around me
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And entered the park.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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).
And..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
But, then it hit me hard.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Found an empty bench..
I was alone in Delhi back then
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The batch sizes were huge!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Anyway!