Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 01:10
I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And entered the park.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Why am I so afraid that gun owners have set traps to kill me outside my house or my car?
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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.
The batch sizes were huge!
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And..
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Dropped them
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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“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.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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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).
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
But, then it hit me hard.
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Cleared multiple of them
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I looked around me
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
All the best!
Searched for my roll number.
Found an empty bench..
All achievers in their own way.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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And, I had not made it.
Keep your ego aside.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Your credentials do not matter!
It is almost impossible.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I did not go back to my home.
“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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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…
It lasted approximately 10 months.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I vividly remember that evening.
Anyway!
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.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.