Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 00:37
But, then it hit me hard.
I did not go back to my home.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Found an empty bench..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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).”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And..
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Keep your ego aside.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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 struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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“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.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Anyway!
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Your credentials do not matter!
“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.”
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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).
And entered the park.
The batch sizes were huge!
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Searched for my roll number.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Worked for a marketing agency
And, I had not made it.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Dropped them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Cleared multiple of them
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
All the best!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It is almost impossible.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I vividly remember that evening.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I looked around me