Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 02:36
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over 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.”
It is almost impossible.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Anyway!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
How do you go about getting invited to an orgy?
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cleared multiple of them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
But, then it hit me hard.
The batch sizes were huge!
“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).”
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All the best!
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.
Your credentials do not matter!
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 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.
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).
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Worked for a marketing agency
I looked around me
All achievers in their own way.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Searched for my roll number.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I vividly remember that evening.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Dropped them
Keep your ego aside.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Found an empty bench..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And entered the park.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not go back to my home.
And, I had not made it.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?