Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 10:14
And, I had not made it.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not go back to my home.
At what stage in your life did you realize, "No, I can't do this any more" and walk out? Why?
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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 entered the park.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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.
Keep your ego aside.
“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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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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It is almost impossible.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was alone in Delhi back then
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All the best!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Your credentials do not matter!
I looked around me
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Dropped them
All achievers in their own way.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Searched for my roll number.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
But, then it hit me hard.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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.”
The batch sizes were huge!
And..
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Found an empty bench..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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).
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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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 -
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Worked for a marketing agency
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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.
Cleared multiple of them
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.