Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 22:13
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I vividly remember that evening.
All the best!
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.
“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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And entered the park.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Searched for my roll number.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Found an empty bench..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I did not go back to my home.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The batch sizes were huge!
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Anyway!
.
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Your credentials do not matter!
Keep your ego aside.
Cleared multiple of them
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
But, then it hit me hard.
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).
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It is almost impossible.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was alone in Delhi back then
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I looked around me
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, I had not made it.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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 struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All achievers in their own way.
And..
.
“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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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…
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..