Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 03:19
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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“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).”
And, I had not made it.
Found an empty bench..
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…
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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.
I did not go back to my home.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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The batch sizes were huge!
“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.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Worked for a marketing agency
I vividly remember that evening.
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.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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Searched for my roll number.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
All the best!
I looked around me
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was constantly staring into the ground
All achievers in their own way.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Keep your ego aside.
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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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.
It is almost impossible.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Cleared multiple of them
And entered the park.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“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.”
Dropped them
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Anyway!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Your credentials do not matter!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
But, then it hit me hard.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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