Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 04:00
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Cleared multiple of them
“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.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Found an empty bench..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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).”
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And..
How can one learn to talk frankly?
But, then it hit me hard.
All the best!
“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.”
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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).
I did not go back to my home.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, I had not made it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And entered the park.
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
Searched for my roll number.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
The batch sizes were huge!
Worked for a marketing agency
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I looked around me
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Your credentials do not matter!
I vividly remember that evening.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It is almost impossible.
Dropped them
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Keep your ego aside.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Anyway!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All achievers in their own way.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.