Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:36
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Anyway!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I did not go back to my 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…
Cleared multiple of them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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Searched for my roll number.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
All the best!
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I looked around me
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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And..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Dropped them
But, then it hit me hard.
I vividly remember that evening.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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All achievers in their own way.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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.
Worked for a marketing agency
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Your credentials do not matter!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Keep your ego aside.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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“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.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And entered the park.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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, 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.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Found an empty bench..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
The batch sizes were huge!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, I had not made it.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It is almost impossible.
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.