Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 05:41
All achievers in their own way.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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But, then it hit me hard.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Why do I get stressed when I go to bed?
Anyway!
Keep your ego aside.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Why do I want to be caught sucking dick by my wife?
I vividly remember that evening.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It is almost impossible.
“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.”
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Searched for my roll number.
I did not go back to my home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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Found an empty bench..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I looked around me
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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 determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, I had not made it.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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…
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Cleared multiple of them
And entered the park.
All the best!
Dropped them
Your credentials do not matter!
And..
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Worked for a marketing agency
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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).
The batch sizes were huge!
“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).”
“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.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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.