Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 06:16
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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…
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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And, I had not made it.
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.
“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 exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Your credentials do not matter!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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But, then it hit me hard.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I looked around me
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Anyway!
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.
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It is almost impossible.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Keep your ego aside.
All the best!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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Why am I sweating so much when I try to do anything?
“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.”
I vividly remember that evening.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
The batch sizes were huge!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Dropped them
And..
Searched for my roll number.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Worked for a marketing agency
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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).
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I did not go back to my home.
And entered the park.
All achievers in their own way.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Cleared multiple of them
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was constantly staring into the ground
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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).”
Found an empty bench..