Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:55
And entered the park.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Keep your ego aside.
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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
All achievers in their own way.
If a female has XX chromosomes and a male has XY chromosomes, what chromosomes do transgenders have?
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Dropped them
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I vividly remember that evening.
Cleared multiple of them
I did not go back to my home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
Found an empty bench..
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
.
All the best!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It lasted approximately 10 months.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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 looked around me
Anyway!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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…
Your credentials do not matter!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Worked for a marketing agency
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Searched for my roll number.
And..
The batch sizes were huge!
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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.
And, I had not made it.
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).
It is almost impossible.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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.”
But, then it hit me hard.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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.”