Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 23:40
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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.”
“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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Cleared multiple of them
I was constantly staring into the ground
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
All achievers in their own way.
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Dropped them
And, I had not made 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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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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…
I vividly remember that evening.
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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.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I did not go back to my home.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
All the best!
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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 was alone in Delhi back then
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Keep your ego aside.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It is almost impossible.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And entered the park.
“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).”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
But, then it hit me hard.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
The batch sizes were huge!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Searched for my roll number.
I looked around me
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Found an empty bench..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Anyway!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And..
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Your credentials do not matter!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.