Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 02:11
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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).”
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Your credentials do not matter!
What’s something you did a lot as a kid that you don’t miss now that you’re an adult?
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Keep your ego aside.
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And, I had not made it.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Atheists who have read the Bible and think that contains immoral things, why do you assume that?
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Worked for a marketing agency
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It is almost impossible.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
The batch sizes were huge!
All the best!
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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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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).
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I looked around me
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And..
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I vividly remember that evening.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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.
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…
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was constantly staring into the ground
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And entered the park.
I did not go back to my home.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Dropped them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Found an empty bench..
But, then it hit me hard.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Cleared multiple of them
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All achievers in their own way.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Anyway!
Searched for my roll number.