Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 00:06
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Your credentials do not matter!
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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).
“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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It is almost impossible.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Searched for my roll number.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The batch sizes were huge!
All the best!
Why am I sweating so much at night even though my room is really cold?
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 was constantly staring into the ground
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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.”
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…
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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And entered the park.
And, I had not made it.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Keep your ego aside.
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Found an empty bench..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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).”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I did not go back to my home.
I looked around me
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I vividly remember that evening.
Anyway!
Dropped them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Cleared multiple of them
“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.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
But, then it hit me hard.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?