Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:00
I did not go back to my home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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).”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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).
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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 crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.”
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, I had not made it.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Anyway!
And entered the park.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
The batch sizes were huge!
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I was alone in Delhi back then
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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.”
Cleared multiple of them
Found an empty bench..
It is almost impossible.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Worked for a marketing agency
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Dropped them
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…
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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 looked around me
Your credentials do not matter!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
All achievers in their own way.
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.
I vividly remember that evening.
Keep your ego aside.
Searched for my roll number.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
All the best!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
But, then it hit me hard.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.