Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 03:27
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was constantly staring into the ground
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
The batch sizes were huge!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
And, I had not made it.
And entered the park.
Why is our generation so unhappy?
“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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It is almost impossible.
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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?”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
How can I be okay with being ugly? What is the bright side?
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.
I looked around me
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Cleared multiple of them
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Worked for a marketing agency
Your credentials do not matter!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Searched for my roll number.
“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).”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Dropped them
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Keep your ego aside.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I did not go back to my home.
And..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Found an empty bench..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
All the best!
“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.”
Anyway!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
All achievers in their own way.
I vividly remember that evening.
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).
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
But, then it hit me hard.
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.