Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:34
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?”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And..
All the best!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
All achievers in their own way.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Found an empty bench..
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.
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I did not go back to my home.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route 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).”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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It is almost impossible.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Cleared multiple of them
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Keep your ego aside.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I looked around me
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Dropped them
Why are the democrats keep insisting that there are more than two genders?
I vividly remember that evening.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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).
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And, I had not made it.
But, then it hit me hard.
And entered the park.
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Searched for my roll number.
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…
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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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.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Why cant I motivate myself to go to school (grade 10)?
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The batch sizes were huge!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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Worked for a marketing agency
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Anyway!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Your credentials do not matter!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.