Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 00:31
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And entered the park.
“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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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And..
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Your credentials do not matter!
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
But, then it hit me hard.
Searched for my roll number.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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.”
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
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 vividly remember that evening.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Worked for a marketing agency
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Found an empty bench..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It is almost impossible.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not go back to my home.
Cleared multiple of them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, I had not made it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
All the best!
The batch sizes were huge!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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…
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Keep your ego aside.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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 alone in Delhi back then
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I looked around me
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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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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).
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Anyway!
Dropped them
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.