Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:34
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I did not go back to my home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I looked around me
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Dropped them
Found an empty bench..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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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.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.
Cleared multiple of them
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Your credentials do not matter!
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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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
But, then it hit me hard.
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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?”
Keep your ego aside.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Anyway!
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Searched for my roll number.
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.
The batch sizes were huge!
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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).
All achievers in their own way.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I vividly remember that evening.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
All the best!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It is almost impossible.
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And entered the park.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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…
And, I had not made it.