Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 04:38
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.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It is almost impossible.
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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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Found an empty bench..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Anyway!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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.
Searched for my roll number.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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And entered the park.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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).
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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And, I had not made it.
“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.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
What is the difference between heaven and heavens?
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
But, then it hit me hard.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Culpa maxime qui ut ut aut in.
I looked around me
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I vividly remember that evening.
Keep your ego aside.
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…
And..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was alone in Delhi back then
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cleared multiple of them
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All the best!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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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.
All achievers in their own way.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
The batch sizes were huge!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Your credentials do not matter!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“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 is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was constantly staring into the ground
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I did not go back to my home.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.