Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 10:31
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.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“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.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
How do you view men and women who cheat?
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
The batch sizes were huge!
All the best!
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
And..
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Searched for my roll number.
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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.
Dropped them
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Anyway!
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All achievers in their own way.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Cleared multiple of them
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…
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I vividly remember that evening.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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And entered the park.
I was constantly staring into the ground
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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?”
“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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
I did not go back to my home.
Found an empty bench..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, I had not made it.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It is almost impossible.
“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 looked around me
But, then it hit me hard.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams