Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 04:25
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
How do you fight the push and pull (manipulation) tactic if you want to win him?
I looked around me
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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).
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, I had not made it.
All the best!
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And entered the park.
Found an empty bench..
It is almost impossible.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I see lots of pictures of women who have huge clits are they real or what?
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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“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 vividly remember that evening.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Cleared multiple of them
I was alone in Delhi back then
And..
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…
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.
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.
The batch sizes were huge!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was constantly staring into the ground
Anyway!
Searched for my roll number.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Your credentials do not matter!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Dropped them
I did not go back to my home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
But, then it hit me hard.
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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.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Worked for a marketing agency
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.