Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 01:21
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Your credentials do not matter!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Worked for a marketing agency
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Do you think cheating is that bad?
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I looked around me
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And entered the park.
.
Cleared multiple of them
All achievers in their own way.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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.
Searched for my roll number.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And..
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route 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.”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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All the best!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Keep your ego aside.
But, then it hit me hard.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Anyway!
.
And, I had not made it.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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 is almost impossible.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Dropped them
I was alone in Delhi back then
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
The batch sizes were huge!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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)
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…
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Found an empty bench..
“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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!