Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:33
I was alone in Delhi back then
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It is almost impossible.
Did sharing a wife turn out okay?
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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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Your credentials do not matter!
Keep your ego aside.
I did not go back to my home.
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I looked around me
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
The batch sizes were huge!
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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.
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…
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
All achievers in their own way.
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And, I had not made it.
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Worked for a marketing agency
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I vividly remember that evening.
“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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Searched for my roll number.
Have you ever lied to your family? What were the circumstances?
I was constantly staring into the ground
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And entered the park.
Cleared multiple of them
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And..
“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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
All the best!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Found an empty bench..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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.
Dropped them
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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).
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Anyway!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
But, then it hit me hard.
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.