Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 12:32
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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.”
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Searched for my roll number.
And, I had not made it.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was constantly staring into the ground
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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“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, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Cleared multiple of them
Your credentials do not matter!
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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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Found an empty bench..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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And..
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I looked around me
It is almost impossible.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
But, then it hit me hard.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
Dropped them
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The batch sizes were huge!
All the best!
I did not go back to my home.
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.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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.
And entered the park.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.