Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 05:54
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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…
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I did not go back to my home.
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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).”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, I had not made it.
“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.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I vividly remember that evening.
Searched for my roll number.
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 was alone in Delhi back then
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
All the best!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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.
Anyway!
Cleared multiple of them
But, then it hit me hard.
And..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
All achievers in their own way.
Found an empty bench..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
The batch sizes were huge!
Worked for a marketing agency
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Your credentials do not matter!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Dropped them
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And entered the park.
Keep your ego aside.
It is almost impossible.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I looked around me
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.