Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 03:00
And, I had not made it.
I did not go back to my home.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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…
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.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Keep your ego aside.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It is almost impossible.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Your credentials do not matter!
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
And..
The batch sizes were huge!
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Searched for my roll number.
All the best!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Cleared multiple of them
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I looked around me
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Worked for a marketing agency
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Anyway!
“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.”
Dropped them
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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And entered the park.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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.
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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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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).
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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 was constantly staring into the ground
.
Found an empty bench..
“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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I vividly remember that evening.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
But, then it hit me hard.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.