Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 17:47
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And entered the park.
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But, then it hit me hard.
All achievers in their own way.
I looked around me
I did not go back to my home.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
The batch sizes were huge!
Dropped them
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
“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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, I had not made it.
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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…
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
All the best!
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I was constantly staring into the ground
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Worked for a marketing agency
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“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.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Anyway!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It is almost impossible.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Keep your ego aside.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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).
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Cleared multiple of them
Searched for my roll number.
Your credentials do not matter!
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.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.