Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 07:54
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Worked for a marketing agency
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).
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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It is almost impossible.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Anyway!
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Cleared multiple of them
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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But, then it hit me hard.
All the best!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
All achievers in their own way.
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The batch sizes were huge!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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.”
Searched for my roll number.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
And entered the park.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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I vividly remember that evening.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Your credentials do not matter!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And, I had not made it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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.
“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.”
Found an empty bench..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Keep your ego aside.
I was constantly staring into the ground
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Dropped them
I looked around me
I did not go back to my home.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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).”
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..