Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 02:09
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Worked for a marketing agency
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Your credentials do not matter!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I did not go back to my home.
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Cleared multiple of them
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And entered the park.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All the best!
Found an empty bench..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, I had not made it.
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But, then it hit me hard.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Dropped them
Anyway!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I looked around me
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
The batch sizes were huge!
It is almost impossible.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
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 constantly staring into the ground
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Searched for my roll number.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
All achievers in their own way.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I vividly remember that evening.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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.”
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…
And..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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).”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Keep your ego aside.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”