Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:08
The batch sizes were huge!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
But, then it hit me hard.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Cleared multiple of them
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Found an empty bench..
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was alone in Delhi back then
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
.
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Dropped them
.
I looked around me
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, I had not made it.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I vividly remember that evening.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Searched for my roll number.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Anyway!
Your credentials do not matter!
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I did not go back to my home.
All the best!
“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..
It is almost impossible.
Keep your ego aside.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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…
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).
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And entered the park.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.