Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 00:41
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not go back to my home.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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And entered the park.
I vividly remember that evening.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Worked for a marketing agency
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Dropped them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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.”
“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).”
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, 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 is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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 was constantly staring into the ground
A sense of grief and toil had taken over 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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Your credentials do not matter!
Keep your ego aside.
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It is almost impossible.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Anyway!
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I looked around me
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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All the best!
And, I had not made it.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
The batch sizes were huge!
Cleared multiple of them
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Searched for my roll number.
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
All achievers in their own way.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And..
But, then it hit me hard.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Found an empty bench..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.