Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:11
“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.”
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And entered the park.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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.
Is it because Trump is impulsive that he is never on time?
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And..
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
How do I become a Buddhist, and can someone explain Buddhism to me?
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
But, then it hit me hard.
All achievers in their own way.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Found an empty bench..
Worked for a marketing agency
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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 crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not go back to my home.
Dropped them
Cleared multiple of them
I looked around me
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
All the best!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Anyway!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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).”
Keep your ego aside.
I vividly remember that evening.
The batch sizes were huge!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Searched for my roll number.
It is almost impossible.
“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.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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
And, I had not made it.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.