Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 11:44
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Dropped them
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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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).
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What is the best way to get over your ex?
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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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.
Keep your ego aside.
“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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I vividly remember that evening.
All the best!
But, then it hit me hard.
When a narcissist mad at their new supply, do they take it out on the old supply?
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.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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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 looked around me
And..
And entered the park.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Anyway!
Cleared multiple of them
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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.”
All achievers in their own way.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It is almost impossible.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, I had not made it.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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).”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was constantly staring into the ground
The batch sizes were huge!
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Found an empty bench..
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…
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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?”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Your credentials do not matter!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Searched for my roll number.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not go back to my home.