Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 08:53
Your credentials do not matter!
And entered the park.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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?”
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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
But, then it hit me hard.
The batch sizes were huge!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not go back to my home.
What's the most valuable lesson you've learned in life, and how has it impacted your journey so far?
Keep your ego aside.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Worked for a marketing agency
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I vividly remember that evening.
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 crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route 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.”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I looked around me
Found an empty bench..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, I had not made it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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 was alone in Delhi back then
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And..
All the best!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Cleared multiple of them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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).
“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.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
All achievers in their own way.
Searched for my roll number.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Anyway!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Dropped them
It is almost impossible.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.