Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 00:38
Your credentials do not matter!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
But, then it hit me hard.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Worked for a marketing agency
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Found an empty bench..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Searched for my roll number.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
.
I did not go back to my home.
When was the first time your wife had beastiality?
Keep your ego aside.
And, I had not made it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Dropped them
I looked around me
“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).”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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“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.”
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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
What do you do you do if your motorcycle chain snaps while riding on the highway?
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.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
All achievers in their own way.
It is almost impossible.
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
The batch sizes were huge!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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).
.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I vividly remember that evening.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And entered the park.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Anyway!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
All the best!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)