Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 01:57
But, then it hit me hard.
I looked around me
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I did not go back to my home.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And..
Cleared multiple of them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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).
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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?”
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…
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Dropped them
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I was alone in Delhi back then
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
All the best!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I vividly remember that evening.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And entered the park.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Your credentials do not matter!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
All achievers in their own way.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, I had not made it.
The batch sizes were huge!
Keep your ego aside.
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 was constantly staring into the ground
“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.”
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It is almost impossible.
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.
Anyway!
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“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.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Searched for my roll number.